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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Martin Toledo

Trump's Cashless Bail Executive Order Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

Brown wooden hammer (Credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm/Unsplash)

Cashless bail has once again erupted as a political flashpoint in the United States after President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting the practice.

The orders, announced on Monday, target Washington, D.C. and other jurisdictions that have scrapped monetary bail. The move has reignited fierce arguments over whether cashless bail promotes fairness or endangers public safety.

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