The Flight Risk Reduction Act would change federal bail law to create a presumption that non-citizens and non-permanent residents are dangerous and likely to flee before trial, making it harder for them to be released while awaiting court proceedings. Currently, judges decide whether to detain or release defendants based on individual circumstances; this bill would shift that burden so non-citizens would have to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that they pose no danger and won't flee, a much higher standard than the current approach. The bill specifically states that ties to family or employment in the United States cannot be used to overcome this presumption. The legislation would apply immediately upon passage with no specified funding requirements, as it primarily changes legal standards rather than creating new programs. The bill was introduced in December 2025 by House Republicans and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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