Indy Standard

André Carson, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 7th district, has recently addressed voter rights and immigration issues via social media. Carson has served in Congress since 2008 and previously held a position on the Indianapolis City-County Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and resides in Indianapolis, his place of birth.

On April 10, 2025, Carson shared his decision to oppose the SAVE Act, stating, "I voted NO on the SAVE Act. It’s voter suppression, plain and simple." According to Carson, the bill could affect over 1.5 million Indiana women whose married names differ from their birth certificates, about 65% of Hoosiers without passports, and servicemembers deployed overseas.

The following day, on April 11, 2025, Carson tweeted about hosting a free webinar focused on immigration services. He criticized the former administration by stating, "The Trump administration is creating fear, chaos, and confusion in the immigrant community." Carson plans to discuss executive orders affecting the immigrant community during the webinar scheduled for April 16.

Also on April 11, Carson highlighted the availability of the webinar in multiple languages, emphasizing inclusivity by stating, "Language is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Let's empower every family with the information and tools they need to thrive."

André Carson, now 48, has been a notable political figure since succeeding Julia Carson in Council and later in Congress. He continues to concentrate his efforts on safeguarding voter rights and addressing immigration issues.