Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed several issues related to civil rights and American democracy in a series of posts on his official social media account.
On February 21, 2026, Carter commented on a decision regarding the late Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., stating: “I have learned that the request for Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol has been denied.
I respect tradition. But precedent should guide us, not limit us, especially when honoring a giant.
Rev. Jackson stood with Dr. King. He registered millions to” (posted February 21, 2026).
Later that day, Carter highlighted a conversation he had with Representative Hakeem Jeffries during Black History Month for his program “What Makes America Tick?” In his post from February 21, he wrote: “On our Black History Month episode of ‘What Makes America Tick?’, I sat down with @RepJeffries to talk about what’s at stake for our democracy.
We discussed attacks on voting rights as we await a key decision from #SCOTUS in #LouisianaVCallais, ICE’s assault on our communities,” (posted February 21, 2026).
On February 22, Carter reflected on the anniversary of an important event in civil rights history: “70 years ago today, civil rights activists Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Jo Ann Robinson, and the Rev. Ralph David Abernathy were arrested for their organization of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. The boycott, which lasted an entire year, was instrumental in integrating” (posted February 22, 2026).
Carter has served as Louisiana’s representative in Congress since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021 and previously held positions in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate. Born and residing in New Orleans since 1963 and holding a degree from Xavier University of Louisiana earned in 1986, Carter frequently uses his platform to address civil rights issues and legislative matters relevant to his constituents.
