Trump Signs Order That Seeks to End Practice of Cashless Bail

PRESIDENT Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at eliminating cashless bail in the United States by threatening to cut federal funding to jurisdictions that allow the practice, the New York Times reported.

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Trump has long rallied against cashless bail, in which criminal defendants are not required to post bail when they face lesser charges. Studies have shown that such policies have not led to an increase in crime.

But Trump and conservative lawmakers argue that the practice is a safety threat that results in more accused criminals being released out on the streets.

"Somebody kills somebody, they go and don't worry about it," Trump told reporters on Monday as he signed the order. "No cash. Come back in a couple of months. We'll give you a trial. You never see the person again."