In his latest anti-crime push, President Trump is taking aim at cashless bail. The president argues that cashless bail, the policy of allowing people to be released from jail without paying any money before trial, leads to more crime. His executive order will stop it in Washington, DC, where he has federal authority. He is also […]
Audio
In anti-crime push, Trump aims to end cashless bail
In his latest anti-crime push, President Trump is taking aim at cashless bail. The president argues that cashless bail, the policy of allowing people to be released from jail without paying any money before trial, leads to more crime. His executive order will stop it in Washington, DC, where he has federal authority. He is also threatening to withhold or revoke federal funding to local and state governments that offer cashless bail.