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

Congressman Norcross Joins Trenton Women's March
January 21, 2017
Press Release

TRENTON, N.J. — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined with thousands of New Jerseyans from across the state at the Women's March in Trenton to stand up for equal rights and against discrimination. After the event, Norcross released the following statement:

Issues: Civil Rights
Rep. Norcross Joins House Colleagues Asking President-Elect Trump to Reverse Bannon Appointment
November 16, 2016
Press Release

Dear President-elect Trump:

Issues: Civil Rights
Rep. Norcross Statement on Standing Up for New Jersey Families
November 15, 2016
Press Release

"Following the most divisive election in American history, I am now more determined than ever to stand up for New Jersey's families and move our country forward together," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01). "I will continue to fight for good jobs, affordable quality education, and the security of our nation and our neighborhoods. I intend to be a leading voice for higher wages and equal pay for equal work.

Issues: America's Workers Budget Civil Rights Education Environment Health Care National Security
Rep. Norcross Announces Historic Designation of South Jersey Home Linked to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
October 27, 2016
Press Release

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced his appreciation to the Camden Historic Preservation Commission for its historic designation of a Camden City property that was once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.

Issues: Civil Rights
Rep. Norcross Announces New Action to Save Historic South Jersey Home
October 14, 2016
Press Release

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced Cooper's Ferry Partnership, a non-profit corporation, has offered to become custodian of a Camden City once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.

Issues: Civil Rights
Civil Rights Icon, Congressman John Lewis Visits Camden for Important Community Events with Rep. Donald Norcross
September 19, 2016
In The News

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..."The history of the civil rights movement has roots right here in South Jersey. Dr. King's revolutionary ideas on social justice and nonviolent activism remain both an inspiration and a challenge for our country today. This house stands as a link to Dr. King's life and legacy, and preserving it will affirm his rightful place in Camden's history, and our country's history," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01).

Issues: Civil Rights
Civil Rights Icon, Congressman John Lewis Visits Camden for Important Community Events with Rep. Donald Norcross
September 19, 2016
Press Release

Camden, New Jersey-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis to Camden, New Jersey for important discussions on gun violence and designating a City property linked to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an historic landmark.

The Congressmen first visited a property at 753 Walnut Street in Camden, which local historians identified as a former home to Dr. King while he studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.

Issues: Civil Rights National Security
Push to preserve MLK's former Camden home gaining support
September 18, 2016
In The News

NJ.com. By Greg Adomaitis

...As concerned residents, local clergy, NAACP officials and more joined forces Monday morning with Congressman John Lewis and Rep. Donald Norcross, an excavator went to work tearing down one of the hundreds of properties the city has targeted in an effort to combat crime and blight.

Issues: Civil Rights
Norcross offers support on preserving Camden MLK site
August 14, 2016
In The News

Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan

...An effort to preserve a derelict Camden house where activists say Martin Luther King Jr. stayed during a pivotal time in his life has gotten a high-profile boost.

...Norcross, a city resident and Democrat representing New Jersey's 1st District, in his letter cites Camden's "unique and rich history … that grows stronger as new historical sites are found and invested in."

Issues: Civil Rights
Rep. Norcross Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Ruling Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the United States
June 24, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC-U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, today released the following statement in advance of Sunday's one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage:

Issues: Civil Rights