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Arizona GOP moves to end Cesar Chavez Day

Arizona’s Republican legislative majority is drafting a bill to eliminate Cesar Chavez Day after allegations of sexual abuse and rape surfaced about the late UFW cofounder.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Republican majority in the Arizona Legislature is working on legislation to end Cesar Chavez Day. The effort follows allegations of sexual abuse and rape against the late United Farm Workers cofounder, Cesar Chavez.