Arizona Republicans Move to Repeal Cesar Chavez Day Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Office of Gov. Katie Hobbs cancels March 31 celebration, saying it is ‘deeply concerned’ by the accusations.

A statute of Cesar Chavez stands in the middle of a plaza at Cesar Chavez Park, honoring the United Farm Workers union founder in Laveen, Ariz., on March 18, 2026. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Arizona House and Senate Republicans want to repeal a state law that recognizes Cesar Chavez Day, following reports of sexual abuse involving the late labor leader and farm workers’ rights advocate.

“We are not going to keep honoring a man who committed sexual abuse against children and assaulted women. That should not be controversial,” Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro said in a statement.