Donald Norcross highlights ICE protest and meatpacking safety concerns

Donald Norcross U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district
Donald Norcross U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district
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Congressman Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, shared his recent activities and concerns on social media, focusing on immigration enforcement and worker safety.

On February 19, 2026, Norcross posted about his participation in a local protest following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. He stated: “On Friday I joined community members who came together for the ICE Out protest in response to the horrific Lindenwold ICE raid. In South Jersey and across the country a few things are true: we stand with our neighbors against bullies and no one is above the law. I will always https://t.co/DshHi7T8mS”.

Later that day, Norcross addressed concerns over worker safety in the meatpacking industry. He wrote: “USDA wants to permanently speed up meatpacking lines, even though workers already face higher injury rates and chronic pain. A job should never cost you your health and safety. As a union electrician and co-chair of the congressional @Labor_Caucus, I’ll never stop fighting to https://t.co/FZefb1lgNB” (February 19, 2026).

He also referenced additional information by sharing a link through another post: @Labor_Caucus Read more: https://t.co/JaGlCnlpM9 (February 19, 2026).

Norcross has been serving in Congress since 2014 after succeeding Rob Andrews. Prior to his tenure in Washington, he was a member of both the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate between 2010 and 2014. Born in Camden in 1958, Norcross remains a resident of that city.



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