César Chávez Day is no more in Minnesota

César Chávez played an integral role in the farm worker rights movement, pushing for labor rights, political representation, environmental justice, and improving literacy.

However, a multi-year New York Times investigation released in March 2026 also shows he committed rape and groomed and sexually abused girls that were part of his movement.

Now, March 31, a day to celebrate the state’s Latino community is no longer named César Chávez Day. A new law, effective March 28, 2026, removes the designation from state statute.

Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL-St. Paul) and Sen. Sandra Pappas (DFL-St. Paul) are the sponsors.

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