Taxpayer resources should be used to support jurisdictions with cashless bail policies, according to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Within 30 days, a list of states and local jurisdictions that have ended cash bail will be delivered to the President. The order says they may suspend or terminate federal funds, grants and contracts to areas with no cash bail.
Illinois was the first state to end money bond statewide. Monday afternoon, the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice held a news conference supporting Illinois’ end to money bond. ACLU of Illinois’ Ed Yohnka said President Trump’s moves are an overreach.
Yohnka anticipates the state of Illinois will file a lawsuit against any withholding of federal funds, to which the ACLU would file an amicus brief.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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