"The change comes after allegations became public last week that Chavez had sexually abused girls and women during his days building a major farmworker labor rights movement in the 1960s in California's agricultural heartland."
"Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limon said honoring farmworkers is especially important in the face of a series of federal raids across the state last year."
"Republican Sen. Suzette Valladares said Thursday that her family built a life in California by working the fields and that the movement brought together workers from different backgrounds."
California lawmakers voted to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in response to recent sexual abuse allegations against Chavez. The allegations, which surfaced last week, include accusations from Dolores Huerta, co-leader of the United Farm Workers. This decision reflects a broader movement to reassess memorials honoring Chavez, who was previously celebrated for his contributions to farmworker rights. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of honoring the collective sacrifices of farmworkers, especially in light of recent federal immigration actions affecting their community.
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