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October 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC—This week, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) led 26 Members of Congress in seeking answers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about repeated cancelations of naturalization ceremonies.

In Indianapolis, USCIS canceled at least three naturalization ceremonies since July, citing a “lack of candidates.” But field offices report they have pending naturalization applications that are awaiting action from USCIS.

Issues:Immigration

September 30, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In Martindale-Brightwood, where fewer than 40% of households own their homes, seven new townhomes on Ralston Avenue will create opportunities for income qualified buyers to put down roots as homeowners. On Wednesday, September 30, the Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) will celebrate the completion of the first phase of Ralston Hills Townhomes and share its vision for the surrounding blocks. 

Issues:Housing

September 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Representatives André Carson (D-Ind.), Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject BlackRock/Global Infrastructure Partners’ (GIP) application to acquire AES Corporation. 

 


September 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) questioned witnesses at a first-of-its-kind hearing calling for a U.S.-China agreement to responsibly pace the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This hearing was held by Democrats on the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. 


September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 107 House Democrats are demanding that Congress stay in session and vote on legislation creating AI safeguards.
 
“Republican leadership canceled votes Thursday instead of taking action on AI,” said Congressman André Carson (IN-07). “There is ample evidence of cybersecurity concerns, surveillance, and the risk of rogue AI agents. Instead of addressing these concerns, Speaker Johnson is giving a free pass to tech companies.

September 2, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS—Today, amid reports of a surge in ICE arrests across Indianapolis, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) submitted an official Congressional inquiry to the Department of Homeland Security.

Congressman Carson’s inquiry demands answers on the scope and probable cause for ICE’s apparent increased enforcement, including the number of people detained, apprehended, or arrested in Indianapolis this year, and other relevant details to ICE’s activity in Marion County.


August 24, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun’s August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11.


August 17, 2026

Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms

 

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. André Carson joined the Indiana delegation in Congress in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6-26, 2026.

 


July 30, 2026

Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) released a response from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his inquiry into the conditions at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Congressman Carson’s inquiry and ICE’s response can be found below: 

Letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin