Kathy Hochul: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses. You are welcome with open arms, and we will work to keep you safe.”

This is state law now. There's the ability to, it's called involuntary commitment not to an institution, but to a health care facility that has to evaluate over a certain period of time.

Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and across state government.

I would say what changed was talking to the localities and realizing they don't have the negotiating ability...

That appears to me on its face to be a violation of civil rights to cause that kind of physical harm to an individual regardless of what the offense may be.