Lawmakers and community leaders react to ‘indefensible’ César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
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A New York Times investigation revealed allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader César Chávez, prompting widespread shock and condemnation from lawmakers and community leaders. The allegations, detailing years of grooming and abuse of young girls involved in the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement, have led to the cancellation or rebranding of César Chávez Day events, observed annually on March 31 in several states. The UFW called the allegations "disturbing" and "indefensible," while California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of justice, truth, and supporting victims. Arizona Representative Adelita Grijalva expressed support for the survivors, and the state of Arizona has ceased observing César Chávez Day as a state holiday. Chávez, who died in 1993, was a prominent figure in the farm workers' rights movement and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994.
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