Congressman Carson Statement on DHS Appropriations Vote

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement after voting no on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026: 

"I voted no on today’s DHS appropriations bill for FY26 because it continues to fund ICE without any substantive changes to stop unlawful actions and abuse of power. Since President Trump’s first term, I have fought the administration’s baseless attacks on the immigrant community by supporting constructive legislation like the Neighbors Not Enemies Act and the NO BAN Act. This administration has escalated its attacks into a violent reign of terror.

"At least 3,800 children have been taken into ICE custody in the last year – including around 20 infants. ICE has denied due process, committed physical and psychological violence, created inhumane conditions, and harassed and killed U.S. citizens.

"For those who voted for today’s bill, I demand they look in the eyes of Liam Ramos, age 5, who is being detained by ICE over a thousand miles away from his home. I demand they look in the eyes of Renee Good’s widow and children. I demand they explain their vote to the 10-year-old girl with brain cancer who was deported to Mexico, away from lifesaving treatment. There is no justification for the trauma ICE and this administration have caused. There is no defense. It is not moral or lawful – it’s cruel. A vote for this bill is a vote allowing more abuse from ICE.  

"I will not rubber stamp this administration’s lawless assault on our communities."

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