Shannon Heffernan
@shannonheffernan.bsky.social
Journalist covering prisons, jails and more for The Marshall Project. Formerly WBEZ (Chicago NPR affiliate). Host of Motive podcast (Season 4). Writes short stories and essays. Tips: [email protected]
Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’ via @chicago.suntimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’ via @chicago.suntimes.com
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(Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago)
(Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago)
September 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
An image from the above article...
(Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago)
(Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago)
Something I didn't know until today, Customs and Border Protection has an Explorer program for people as young as 14. From the CBP website:
September 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Something I didn't know until today, Customs and Border Protection has an Explorer program for people as young as 14. From the CBP website:
As many agencies across the federal government work to purge staff, one place is actively recruiting: The Bureau of Prisons.
February 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
As many agencies across the federal government work to purge staff, one place is actively recruiting: The Bureau of Prisons.
US Atty Ed Martin sent a message to Elon Musk promising to chase people "to the end of the earth" who were accused of threatening govt. employees.
And-- interestingly-- makes a point to note is message was ONLY sent using X (aka Twitter).
And-- interestingly-- makes a point to note is message was ONLY sent using X (aka Twitter).
February 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
US Atty Ed Martin sent a message to Elon Musk promising to chase people "to the end of the earth" who were accused of threatening govt. employees.
And-- interestingly-- makes a point to note is message was ONLY sent using X (aka Twitter).
And-- interestingly-- makes a point to note is message was ONLY sent using X (aka Twitter).
Are you a BOP employee? I'd like to hear from you about current issues inside the agency. I can be reached at signal below (which is more secure for privacy) Do not write me from work devices or emails/phone numbers.
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
February 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Are you a BOP employee? I'd like to hear from you about current issues inside the agency. I can be reached at signal below (which is more secure for privacy) Do not write me from work devices or emails/phone numbers.
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
If you work in a county or state gov that is taking on these contracts (or considering it) I'd love to hear from you. Sheffernan at themarshallproject dot org
Or Signal: shannonheffernan.72
As always, don't write from work accounts if you want to be anon.
Or Signal: shannonheffernan.72
As always, don't write from work accounts if you want to be anon.
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you work in a county or state gov that is taking on these contracts (or considering it) I'd love to hear from you. Sheffernan at themarshallproject dot org
Or Signal: shannonheffernan.72
As always, don't write from work accounts if you want to be anon.
Or Signal: shannonheffernan.72
As always, don't write from work accounts if you want to be anon.