Some officials are concerned about government overreach.
The House recently passed two bills regarding criminal justice in Washington, D.C., requiring cash bail for certain offenses and repealing a 2022 policing law. The first bill would require a cash bail for violent crimes, and would mandate pretrial and post-conviction jail time for those considered a threat to the public safety of the nation’s capital. The second bill repealed the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, passing in a 233-190 vote. The bills will now move to the Senate.
These efforts continue a trend under Oversight Chair James Comer’s leadership to tighten Washington, D.C.’s enforcement of criminal laws. “Cashless bail allows dangerous, violent criminals on our streets. For far too long, dangerous criminals have been allowed to roam the streets of Washington, D.C., posing a threat to the general public,” Chair Comer said.
Some legislators are opposed to the moves, citing infringement on D.C.’s home rule and self-governance.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For members of the House, as they consider the enforcement of law and the process of criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.
- For local officials to be discerning in their governance of the nation’s capital.
Sources: Roll Call, NY Post
