Allegations Reemerge That Cesar Chavez Abused Minors and Assaulted Dolores Huerta
An NYT investigation alleges Cesar Chavez sexually abused underage girls in the 1970s and raped Dolores Huerta in 1966; Huerta describes two assaults and says she remained silent to protect the movement, while Chavez reportedly fathered children with several women. The United Farm Workers and Chavez Foundation say they are addressing the allegations, signaling a reassessment of Chavez’s legacy within the labor movement.