Franklin County Indivisible
March for Justice for Carlos
March details:
Start: Corner of E. McKinley St. and 6th Street (sidewalk between 6th and Middle Streets)
End: Courthouse Plaza / Town Square
Please observe all parking signs and remain on sidewalks and public areas.
Join us for a peaceful community march in solidarity with Carlos and with immigrants who are seeking safety, opportunity, and the American Dream.
This march reflects the journey so many immigrants take—and the vital role they play in our community. As we walk past Carlos’s workplaces, we will honor the hard work, dedication, and essential contributions of immigrants who sustain our schools, community centers, and local economy, often working long hours and multiple jobs.
We will conclude at the courthouse and town square to call attention to the injustice Carlos—and countless other law-abiding immigrants—have faced. Despite being central to the strength and wellbeing of our community, too many are denied due process, dignity, and basic fairness.
This march is about visibility, accountability, and solidarity. We are coming together to say clearly: our community stands for justice, humanity, and bringing Carlos home.
Walk with us from the starting point or meet us at Courthouse Plaza.
All are welcome.
BACKGROUND
Carlos Bonilla is a devoted father and grandfather, custodian at Falling Spring Elementary, YMCA employee, and a deeply respected neighbor. He has lived in the United States since the 1990s and in Chambersburg for more than 20 years. Carlos was a legal non-citizen who followed immigration requirements, held a Pennsylvania Real ID, had a U.S. Social Security number for work, and passed required background checks. He has no criminal record.
On Black Friday, during a routine immigration follow-up, Carlos was detained by ICE. He was transferred through multiple detention facilities across several states under inhumane conditions and deported without a hearing on December 9. He was left in Nogales, Mexico with almost nothing, without access to his diabetes medication or medical care. He has since traveled to Guadalajara to stay with family while awaiting care.
Carlos deeply misses his daughter and grandson and the children at Falling Spring Elementary, whom he loved helping. His story is not unique—and that injustice demands a response.