Indy Standard

André Carson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana's 7th district, shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. Carson, who has been serving in Congress since 2008 after succeeding Julia Carson, expressed pride in his state and addressed issues related to human rights and judicial fairness.

On December 11, 2024, Carson celebrated Indiana's 208th anniversary of statehood. He tweeted: "Happy birthday, Indiana! Today, we celebrate 208 years of statehood. I’m proud to be a #Hoosier."

The following day, December 12, he highlighted Human Rights Week by emphasizing the importance of protecting free media and democracy. In his tweet, he stated: "It's Human Rights Week, a chance to reaffirm our commitment to protect free media, democracy, and the right to the same freedoms and protections -- no matter who you are or where you live. I’ll keep fighting for these unalienable rights, at home and abroad."

Later that day, Carson commented on President Biden's recent pardons and commutations aimed at enhancing fairness in the judicial system. He remarked: "Hoosiers believe in fairness and second chances. President Biden’s 39 pardons today – including one from Indianapolis – and commutations for 1,499 individuals will help bring more fairness and balance to our judicial system."