EO 14340
Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia
Law EnforcementGovernment ReformNational Security
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Summary
This executive order directs federal law enforcement agencies to work toward ending cashless bail policies in Washington, D.C., by pursuing federal charges and pretrial detention for arrestees when possible, and authorizes the Attorney General to determine if D.C. maintains cashless bail restrictions and identify federal actions to pressure the district to change its pretrial release policies.
Key Points
- 1Federal law enforcement agencies must work to hold arrestees in federal custody and pursue federal charges to ensure dangerous suspects are detained pretrial, consistent with applicable law
- 2The Attorney General is directed to review Metropolitan Police Department policies that may result in pretrial release of criminal defendants deemed threats to public safety and request the Mayor make necessary modifications
- 3The Attorney General must determine whether D.C. maintains a policy prohibiting cash bail for violent crimes, sexual offenses, and property crimes, and update this determination if D.C. policies change
- 4If cashless bail policies are found to continue, federal agencies must identify and implement appropriate actions, including potential federal funding decisions or withholding of services, to pressure D.C. to change its policies
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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