President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at eliminating cashless bail and addressing flag burning. The orders were signed during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., where Trump emphasized his administration's focus on public safety.

One of the executive orders targets cashless bail policies, which allow individuals accused of crimes to be released from jail before trial without having to pay bail. Trump’s order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify federal funds that could be suspended or revoked from states and local jurisdictions that implement these policies. The administration views cashless bail as overly lenient, while critics argue it is essential for preventing discrimination based on wealth in the criminal justice system.

Trump's order specifically highlights Washington, D.C., where he has increased federal oversight. The directive instructs law enforcement to pursue pretrial detention whenever possible and threatens to withhold federal funding and services if the city continues to allow defendants to be released without bail.

In addition to the cashless bail order, Trump signed another executive order addressing the issue of flag burning. This order calls for the prosecution of individuals who "desecrate" the American flag and mandates the detention and removal of immigrants accused of such actions. The Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag burning is protected under the First Amendment, but Trump has asked Bondi to find a case that could challenge this precedent, noting that the current Supreme Court has a more conservative majority.

A White House official cited recent protests, where images of flag burning were seen alongside violent acts, as justification for the flag burning order. Trump expressed particular concern over demonstrators in Los Angeles who burned the American flag while waving Mexican flags during protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions this summer.

The signing ceremony included several top officials, such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Vice President JD Vance, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.