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

Sen. Booker and Rep. Norcross Stress Need for Federal Security Funding After Threats at Local JCC
March 5, 2017
In The News

SNJ Today. By Kimberly Kerr

..."If you were at the Jewish Federation in Philadelphia, you had funding for the last 13 years," said Congressman Donald Norcross. "If you're one of the eight synagogues and schools in Philadelphia, you got funding last year. But somehow, if you live in New Jersey, as we do, you were ineligible for that funding."

..."This is a fight that we're all in together," said Rep. Norcross. "To drive out hate and to make sure funding is there when you need it."

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
Norcross Requests Security Funding for South Jersey's Jewish Communities
February 27, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to a bomb threat made against the Katz Jewish Community Center in Chery Hill, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is requesting federal security funding to protect South Jersey's Jewish communities.

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
N.J. lawmakers ask Trump administration to fight anti-Semitism
February 22, 2017
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

...A bipartisan group of 157 House members, including 11 from New Jersey, asked President Donald Trump's administration to take steps to address a rash of bomb threats directed at Jewish community centers.

..."There's no place for anti-Semitism in our community or our country," Norcross said. "These threats don't just run counter to our values, they cause great emotional stress and harm to our communities."

Issues: Civil Rights
Norcross Demands Action from DHS & DOJ on JCC Bomb Threats
February 22, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Donald Norcross is asking the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to address recent bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers across the country.

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
Norcross Meets with NJ Muslim Leaders
February 15, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) met with Muslim community leaders from across the state to listen to their concerns regarding the new administration and the president's Muslim ban.

Issues: Civil Rights
Congressman Norcross Opposes Immigration Executive Order
January 30, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the administration's executive order on immigration, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement:

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
Trump executive orders draw varied response from Burlington County's congressmen
January 29, 2017
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

...Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, joined the demonstrators at the airport and released a statement condemning the executive orders.

..."We all agree we need to keep our nation safe, but this executive order does not accomplish that goal or represent who we are as Americans," Norcross said.

Click here to read the full article.

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
Congressman Norcross Votes Against GOP Attack on Women's Rights
January 24, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted against the GOP's latest attack on women, a radical bill designed to take away comprehensive private health insurance coverage from millions of women.

Issues: Civil Rights
Congressman Norcross Opposes Anti-Abortion Executive Order, Legislation
January 23, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the President's executive order to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, commonly known as the global gag rule, which limits the ability of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to operate overseas, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement:

Issues: Civil Rights Health Care
In Trenton, Women's March On New Jersey Draws 6,000
January 21, 2017
In The News

Patch. By Karen Wall

...Marchers also heard from keynote speakers including U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Luanne Peterpaul with Garden State Equality, professor Dr. Dalia Fahmy, Rep. Donald Norcross, immigration activist Diana Meija, and SEIU New Jersey State Council Executive Director Lizette Delgado.

Issues: Civil Rights