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Trump signs order to end cashless bail A. Benjamin Mannes August 26, 2025 August 25, 2025

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President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order ending cashless bail across the United States, a move that has ignited heated debate as cities continue to grapple with persistent spikes in violent crime and public safety concerns. For those of us with firsthand experience on both sides of the criminal justice system, the forthcoming order marks a pivotal moment — one that exposes deep philosophical divides in how communities balance individual liberties against the imperative of public safety.

Having served as a law enforcement officer and, later, been directly impacted by the system’s excesses

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