Event Dime
Why Cashless Bail is Trump’s Latest DC Target
Education & Learning
- When:
- August 27, 2025 · 7:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
Earlier this week, President Trump signed new executive orders aimed at eliminating cashless bail in D.C. and requesting that officers bring people arrested in D.C. into federal custody. But what is cashless bail? And can he actually do this? WAMU’s Alex Koma is here to dig into it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 27