Executive Order 14340: Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia

In response to rising crime in Washington, D.C., the President has issued an Executive Order aimed at ending cashless bail policies. The order directs federal law enforcement and the Attorney General to ensure dangerous offenders remain in custody and not released before trial. It also calls for a review of local policing policies and explores federal actions—such as funding decisions—to push for change. The overarching goal is to strengthen public safety for residents, visitors, and federal employees in the nation’s capital.