U.S. Representative André Carson (D-IN-07) has formally requested detailed information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding reports that Camp Atterbury, a military training facility in Indiana, may be repurposed to detain migrants amid escalating federal deportation efforts.
In a letter sent on June 4 to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Carson expressed deep concern over the potential shift in Camp Atterbury’s use, citing implications for national security, military readiness and detainee rights. He emphasized that the facility has historically served as a training base for the Indiana National Guard and has been a vital part of the state’s military infrastructure. Carson highlighted ethical and legal issues, referencing reports of due process violations in immigration deten