Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district, engaged in activities related to immigration and advocacy during the month of April 2025. The Congressman, who replaced Cedric Richmond in 2021 and has a long history of public service within Louisiana, recently highlighted some of his activities and views on these matters via social media.
On April 23, 2025, Carter shared that he “led a bicameral CODEL to ICE facilities in Jena & Basile, LA, with @BennieGThompson, @RepPressley, @SenMarkey & @ACLUofLouisiana. We met Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident & Columbia grad student detained after peaceful pro-Palestinian advocacy. ICE denied his request.” This visit underlines his continued involvement in issues relating to immigration and civil liberties, focusing on the detention of Khalil and the circumstances surrounding his advocacy.
Later, on the same day, Carter announced his appearance on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show.” He tweeted, “Catch me LIVE on @MSNBC @maddow right now talking about this trip.” The discussion likely focused on the recent visits to the ICE facilities and his findings from those engagements.
In a separate tweet on April 23, 2025, Carter addressed constitutional rights, stating, “You don’t have to like what’s being said—but under our amazing Constitution, the 1st and 5th Amendments protect us all. Free speech and due process are not partisan privileges. They are the foundation of our democracy and a shield against political persecution.” —Troy A. This tweet underscores Carter’s emphasis on the importance of constitutional protections like free speech and due process.
Troy Carter is a veteran politician who has served Louisiana in various capacities, including the U.S. Congress since 2021, the Louisiana Senate, and the Louisiana House of Representatives.
