Donny DiFrancesco on Civil Rights Former Republican NJ Governor

Intolerance for racial profiling

We must call on that tradition as we face the ugly truth of racial profiling. This unjustified and unjustifiable practice has divided this state and has hurt the reputation of New Jersey’s upstanding law enforcement officers. I look forward to receiving recommendations from Senator Gormley’s committee that will signal not just an intolerance for profiling, but will finally result in a termination of this practice.

Our commitment to end racial profiling is unwavering. Just as strong is our commitment to stand behind the members of law enforcement who deserve our support because they’ve earned it. Let’s not allow the sins of a few to undermine the courageous achievements of the many.

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment.

In 1976 the National Governors Association expressed support for ratification and implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would constitutionally guarantee full citizenship rights and opportunities for women. In 1982 the drive for ratification fell short, and efforts to initiate the amendatory process were taken.

The National Governors Association reaffirms its support for the principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment, i.e., that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on the basis of gender.