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Chavez Day Under Fire Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

3/20/2026

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Chavez Day Reassessment

Several states are reconsidering Chavez Day after sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced her office would no longer observe Chavez Day.
Texas will not celebrate Chavez Day and will remove it from state law.
United Farm Workers union canceled Chavez Day events, calling the allegations shocking and indefensible.
California's Mark González and New Mexico's Ben Ray Luján urge removing Chavez's name from public honors.

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Newsom Addresses Allegations

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed sexual assault allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez at a March 18, 2026 press conference.
Newsom said he has difficulty processing the accusations.
He noted the possibility of renaming memorials dedicated to Chavez, pending discussions with state lawmakers.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke at the event about ending violence against women.
The allegations include claims of rape against minors and abuse of women, including Dolores Huerta.

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Chavez Day Reassessment

Several states are reconsidering Chavez Day after sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced her office would no longer observe Chavez Day.
Texas will not celebrate Chavez Day and will remove it from state law.
United Farm Workers union canceled Chavez Day events, calling the allegations shocking and indefensible.
California's Mark González and New Mexico's Ben Ray Luján urge removing Chavez's name from public honors.

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