The Effect of Eliminating the Penny on the Public: Is it Pushing Us Toward a Cashless Society?
One of the key focuses of the Trump administration was to cut down on waste, fraud, and abuse. When it came to light that producing a penny cost approximately 3.69 cents—factoring in materials, equipment, and overhead—legislation was enacted to halt penny production. This decision aimed at saving the U.S. government around $56 million annually by […]
JB Pritzker Claimed Cashless Bail Would Make Cities Safer — Then a Woman Was Killed by Fire
Controversy Surrounds Illinois Cashless Bail Law In a troubling turn of events, a man arrested over 70 times has been released amidst serious allegations, including the brutal act of burning a woman alive in Chicago. This controversial decision comes from Illinois’ cashless bail law, implemented under Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration. The individual in question, 50-year-old […]
Legislature approves two bills undoing cashless bail and restrictions on police powers to combat crime in DC
House Passes Bills to Eliminate Cashless Bail in D.C. WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved two significant bills aimed at abolishing cashless bail in Washington, D.C. Additionally, they seek to undo much of the 2022 legislation passed by the City Council, which had aimed to restrict police use of force and the […]
North Carolina Democrat Governor Josh Stein Enacts ‘Iryna’s Law’ to Stop Cashless Bail
North Carolina Governor Signs “Iryna’s Law” Amid Public Outcry A North Carolina Democrat recently signed “Iryna’s Law,” prompting discussions about public safety and bail policies. This legislation comes in the wake of the tragic stabbing death of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Irina Zartoska last August, which, as surveillance footage surfaced, sparked outrage across the nation. DeCarlos […]
‘Iryna’s Law’ targets cashless bail in North Carolina following the tragic death of a Ukrainian refugee on a train
North Carolina Governor Signs “Irina Law” Following Tragic Stabbing On Friday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein enacted “Irina Law,” which bans cashless bail for violent offenses and repeat offenders. This decision came in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a light rail train in Charlotte back in August. Stein, a Democrat, […]
GOP Representative Mark Harris Plans to Propose Legislation Against Cashless Bail
Rep. Mark Harris Plans New Bills on Cashless Bail Policies Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) recently shared his intention to introduce two new bills aimed at limiting federal funding for jurisdictions that implement cashless bail policies or reduce police funding. The proposed measures, titled No funds for lawless jurisdiction and Cashless bail reporting law, have garnered […]
Trump’s order for cashless bail is only the beginning of changes to the justice system.
Cashless Bail Reform and American Crime Cashless bail has begun, but to really tackle the rising crime rates in America, President Trump has to look beyond just pretrial release measures—he needs a comprehensive overhaul of the entire criminal justice system. If the goal is to enhance safety—encompassing police, prosecutors, judges, and aspects like parole and […]
$153 million strategy unveiled to address the cashless trend’s ‘David vs Goliath’ conflict
Proposal to Support Regional Bank Branches A collective of regional banks has put forth a $153 million plan aimed at ensuring the continued operation of local bank branches. This initiative comes in response to the significant shifts in communities across Australia that have witnessed the closure of many well-known bank branches. These closures often leave […]
Republicans call for the dismissal of the judge who granted cashless bail to the suspected killer of Iryna Zarutska.
Call for Judicial Accountability Following Fatal Stabbing Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pressing for the removal of judges linked to the release of violent offenders involved in the deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zaltoska. Ten members of the House GOP signed a letter proposing a formal lawsuit against Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes for […]
Trump challenges cashless bail systems by threatening to withdraw federal funding
The White House isn’t able to directly manage local areas that opt out of cash bail for defendants, especially those who repeatedly offend. Nevertheless, experts suggest that the president has options in addressing rising crime rates. Recently, President Donald Trump unveiled an executive order aimed at curbing the expansion of cashless bail. Within a month, […]