Civil Rights
As the leader of the free world, we must set an example by practicing what we preach. We must protect freedom of speech and religion and guarantee freedom from persecution. We must ensure no one faces discrimination in the classroom or workplace. This should be true for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual identity.
I am a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights as a member of the Equality Caucus and have championed equal pay for women and protecting pregnant workers from discrimination.
Lastly, I think that it is the voices of the people—not the bank accounts of Wall Street and wealthy individuals—that should determine the outcomes of our elections and the policies of our government. That is why I support fixing our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting voting rights.
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WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted "no" on the Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill.
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced the introduction of the Trust Through Transparency Act to require all immigration enforcement officials to wear and operate body cameras during public-facing immigration enforcement actions.
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-D) released a statement on President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
"The legal interpretation of the Constitution is clear - those born in the United States have the right to citizenship under the 14th Amendment. President Trump's executive order is unlawful and will be challenged in the courts."
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on the H.R. 28 vote.
"Title IX, enacted in 1972 to ensure there was fairness in sports from kindergarten through college, must be strengthened and not weaponized. Changes to Title IX should not be taken lightly. In H.R. 28 Republicans have neglected to address many issues that could be harmful to our children and female athletes. It inflicts blanket bans without the ability of states, local governments, schools, and parents to make reasonable exceptions.
NEW JERSEY - Last night, May 8, 2024, U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) sent a letter to Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway calling on the university to urgently address the antisemitism and safety concerns raised by Jewish students for months.
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), a co-sponsor of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, released the following statement after the legislation passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support:
https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/biden-signs-same-sex-marriage-new…
"I called my daughter right before I walked on to the floor to vote, and literally got choked up because I just think it's so special," said Norcross.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2022/12/two-nj-congressmen-voted-against-bill-to-pro…
"My daughter and her wife are two of the estimated 26 million Americans whose freedom to marry will be protected," Norcross said. "Their son – my one-year-old grandson – can now grow up without risk of his family being torn apart."
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/12/rep-donald-norcross-todays-marriage-equality…
"We got a lot done this year and we're finishing up this session with the sanctity of marriage for who you love. It doesn't get much better than that," Norcross said.