Trump Signs Order to End Cashless Bail in Washington

• Trump has signed an order to end cashless bail in Washington.
• The order threatens the suspension of federal funding for the district.
• Critics consider the administration's actions excessive and unnecessary.

This is reported by NBC News, NBC News.

On July 25, 2025, President Donald Trump plans to sign an order aimed at ending cashless bail for those detained in Washington, D.C. According to senior officials in the White House, this order could threaten the suspension of federal funding if the district does not reverse this policy.

Cashless bail allows individuals arrested for crimes to be released during the court proceedings without having to pay bail. Courts decide whether to hold detainees as a threat to society or if they may flee, should they be released without bail. If courts believe that detainees are a risk, they may hold them pending a court decision on their detention.

This order is part of Trump's efforts to expand administrative control over the capital and follows his decision regarding the deployment of the National Guard to combat crime. Critics view these measures as excessive.

Trump previously stated that cashless bail is a "catastrophe" and causes "problems that we didn't have before." In Washington, the cashless bail system has existed for many years, but it has been limited in a way that does not allow for the release of individuals accused of violent crimes, such as sexual assault.

According to a recent report, less than 1% of individuals released to court for violent crimes were re-arrested for similar offenses. Trump also pointed to other cities where, in his view, crime is increasing due to leftist policies.

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