Marcus Williams is CNR's lead reporter on civil rights and social justice issues. A former MSNBC contributor and Washington Post columnist, Marcus has dedicated his career to covering systemic injustice and the fight for equality. He holds a JD from Howard University School of Law and uses his legal background to provide expert analysis on Supreme Court decisions and civil rights legislation. Marcus has been at the forefront of covering police reform, voting rights, and criminal justice issues. His reporting has led to policy changes in several states. Marcus is particularly known for his coverage of voting rights issues and has been instrumental in exposing voter suppression tactics across multiple states. His investigative work on police accountability has resulted in several high-profile cases being reopened.