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119th Congress

En Estados Unidos, todo el mundo tiene ciertos derechos básicos protegidos por la Constitución – sin importar quién sea el presidente o cuál sea su estado legal. Para proteger y apoyar a nuestros vecinos inmigrantes, es fundamental que todos sepamos cómo hacer valer estos derechos. Si tiene que tratar con Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) u otros agentes de la ley en su casa, en la calle o en cualquier otro lugar, recuerde estos derechos que se describen a continuación.


In the United States, everyone has certain fundamental rights protected by the Constitution - no matter who the president is or what your legal status is. In order to protect and support our immigrant neighbors, it's crucial that we all know how to assert these rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember these rights described below.


January 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

 

“This is perhaps one of the most egregious acts yet.

January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:

 

“TODAY I proudly voted YES to extend the ACA Tax Credit for the American people! 

 

January 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:

 

January 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:

 

“Last night’s military action taken by President Trump against Venezuela was unconstitutional. Period.

 

In the United States, everyone has certain fundamental rights protected by the Constitution - no matter who the president is or what your legal status is. In order to protect and support our immigrant neighbors, it's crucial that we all know how to assert these rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember these rights described below.

Know Your Rights


December 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Next Generation 9-1-1 Act. This bill will modernize the nation’s emergency communications systems, strengthen public safety, and ensure first responders have access to real-time information during emergencies.

 

December 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Mike Flood (R-NE), and Tracey Mann (R-KS), introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, increase demand for American agricultural products, and reduce emissions in the transportation sector.

 

December 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), introduced the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025. The bill ensures that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) automatically continues its core operations even if Congress misses a scheduled reauthorization deadline.