Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of May 4, 2026 -- 'The PROTECT Act equals stronger law and order'

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 4, 2026

Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara has served as the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee since 2021.

New York remains the only state in America that refuses to allow courts to consider public safety when making pretrial custody decisions. It makes no sense. It ignores the rights of crime victims. It disregards overall law and order.

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This week, "The PROTECT Act equals stronger law and order"

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