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.

More on Civil Rights

South Jersey officials split over potential high court ruling on abortion
May 2, 2022
In The News

The draft Supreme Court ruling "is a direct assault on women's reproductive freedom," said Rep. Donald Norcross, a Camden Democrat.

Issues: Civil Rights Health Care
Garden State Equality to receive a $175,000 grant to support LGBTQ youth in Southern New Jersey
April 23, 2022
In The News

As Republican politicians across the country continue their assault on LGBTQ people, Representatives Norcross and Pocan said they are standing in solidarity with New Jersey's LGBTQ community and their families.

Issues: Civil Rights Health Care
National Women's History Month may be over, but our fight for equality continues
April 2, 2022
Op Eds

I am inspired by the women in my life and the women I meet and speak with from New Jersey's 1st Congressional District to continue the fight for women's equality in Congress. Unfortunately, women's rights are under attack.

Issues: Civil Rights
Rep. Norcross Reacts to President Biden's First State of the Union Address
March 1, 2022
Press Release

Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) issued the following statement following President Joe Biden's first State of the Union Address.

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Rep. Norcross Statement on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
January 13, 2022
Press Release

Rep. Norcross Statement onthe Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Congressman Norcross's support for pro-democracy legislation is unequivocal

Issues: Civil Rights
'A clear and present danger.' Pa., N.J. Democrats say threats remain a year after the Jan. 6 insurrection
January 6, 2022
In The News

U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D., N.J.) wrote in the Star-Ledger, of Newark, "If we cannot accept the threat is real, and if leaders cannot show bold action in pushing back against it, our democracy remains at risk."

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
I heard glass break, saw guns drawn on Jan. 6. The danger is not over.
January 5, 2022
Op Eds

One year ago today, I was among the final members of the U.S. Congress to leave the floor of the House of Representatives. I arrived that morning to partake in a historic but largely symbolic moment: certifying the Electoral College vote after then-presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden's victory. I left to the sound of gunfire...

To save the soul of America, lawmakers, the free press, and citizens must unite against anti-democratic forces and secure our shared future as a democracy.

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
A year after he picked up Capitol riot debris, N.J.'s Kim says 'threat to our democracy still very potent'
January 5, 2022
In The News

"Remember five people died that day," said Norcross, D-1st Dist. "This wasn't tourists going to Disney World. You saw and I saw what was going on there. This was literally trying to take over the government. The idea of trying to discredit the actual event is, I think, a terrible disservice."

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Norcross Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms
March 3, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined House Democrats in passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping anti-corruption package to clean up Washington, protect and expand voting rights, restore integrity to government and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests.

Issues: Civil Rights
Norcross Votes to Pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
March 3, 2021
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted in favor of H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which passed through the House of Representatives. This transformative legislation reimagines the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.

Issues: Civil Rights