Taking Steps To End Cashless Bail To Protect Americans

This EO directs federal agencies to identify and potentially suspend or terminate federal funding to states and local jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for defendants charged with serious crimes. It establishes a policy that federal resources should not support jurisdictions with cashless bail practices, in order to promote public safety and ensure pretrial detention of individuals who pose a risk to society.

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Immediate, 30 days.

AG shall submit a list of states and local jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail as a potential condition of pretrial release from custody of crimes that pose a clear threat to public safety and order (30 days).

No known legal challenges.