Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Measures to End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in Washington, D.C.

Key pointsFederal custody and prosecution: Members of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force are instructed to work to hold arrestees in federal custody where permissible and pursue federal charges and pretrial detention when possible.Attorney General determination: The Attorney General is directed to determine whether D.C. maintains a cashless‑bail policy for crimes posing clear public‑safety risks (examples listed: murder, rape, carjacking, assault, burglary, looting).Federal leverage: If cashless‑bail practices persist, the Administration may take appropriate actions — potentially including federal funding, services, or approval decisions — and any actions identified by the Attorney General as necessary in light of emergency conditions.Illustrative incidents: The fact sheet cites multiple cases presented as examples of risky releases (e.g., reported assaults near Union Station, repeated offenders released and re-arrested, stabbing on a Metro train).Empirical claim: References a 2023 Yolo County study asserting a “Zero Bail” policy correlated with large increases in crime and violent crime.Framing & rhetoric: Presents the measures as part of a broader “make America safe” agenda and emphasizes the Administration’s tough‑on‑crime stance and prior interventions (national guard mobilization, emergency authority over Metro PD).