Bail reform has been a lightning rod in New York since state lawmakers proposed the policy more than five years ago . Now, it’s at the center of a new executive order from President Donald Trump that could threaten billions of dollars in federal funding.

Here’s what we know so far about the executive order and how it could affect New Yorkers.

What is bail reform?

In 2019, state lawmakers passed legislation limiting when judges can set bail to hold people accused of crimes in jail while they await trial.

The law did not get rid of cash bail altogether and still allows it to be used for some crimes, including violent offenses and various sex crimes. Judges can also set bail for several other types of offenses, including when people are repeatedly charged with shoplifting. But they ca

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