Civil Rights
As the leader of the free world, we must set an example by living the principles we preach: freedom of speech and religion and freedom from persecution. We must ensure no one faces discrimination in the classroom or workplace. With a monumental year for marriage equality behind us, no one should have to live in fear because they are with the one they love. As a member of the LGBT Equality Caucus, I am working toward the extension of equal rights for everyone.
Women have made great strides in history, but it’s time they receive equal pay for equal work and the opportunity to maintain a work and family balance.
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and should be a simple and convenient process. My visit to Selma, Alabama on the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge was a stark reminder of how far we have come, but how much further we have to go in restoring the right to vote.
Finally, the voices of the people—not the bank accounts of a select few—should determine the outcomes of election and policies of the government, which is why I support increased voter participation and oppose the misguided “Citizens United” Supreme Court decision. Our overall goal should be to respect the dignity and rights of every individual.
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"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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today marked Equal Pay Day by demanding Congress pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which he cosponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“It’s sad that this day even exists on the calendar. But, the terrible truth is that April 12th of every year marks the 103 extra days the average American woman has to work to earn as much as the average man did the year before. That’s not right. Women shouldn’t have to play ‘catch up’ to the men in 2016,” said Rep. Norcross.
October 02, 2015 at 12:01 PM
WASHINGTON — All six U.S. House Democrats in New Jersey's congressional delegation called for legislation that can "protect innocent lives while safeguarding the rights of law-abiding gun owners."
The letter was sent to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Thursday, the same day a gunman killed nine people at a community college in Oregon. It was signed by 147 House members, including Republican Reps. Peter King of New York and Robert Dold of Illinois.
A new grant awarded by the Department of Justice was awarded to Camden County and Wildwood on Monday.
The Camden County Police Department will receive $2,187,015 and 15 new police officers thanks to a new grant awarded through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressmen Frank LoBiondo (N.J.-02) and Donald Norcross (N.J.-01) said on Monday.
March 4, 2015
This Friday, Rep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J. and Assemblyman Gilbert “Whip” Wilson, D-Camden/Gloucester, will join a bipartisan Congressional delegation to visit Selma, Alabama and mark the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march that ultimately led to the Voting Rights Act. The pilgrimage will be led by Georgia Rep. John Lewis.