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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Trn Nguyn

California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

César Chavez Allegations - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31.

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill.

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