Lofgren Statement on César Chávez Revelations

March 19, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) issued the following statement regarding the multi-year investigation by The New York Times into sexual misconduct by the late César Chávez: "I'm shocked and horrified by these revelations that César Chávez groomed and sexually abused young women and minors," said Rep. Lofgren. "My heart breaks for the survivors who had to carry this pain for so many years, including UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta, and my thoughts are with all the brave women who have shared their stories. The United Farm Workers and the movement it represents is so much bigger than one man, and we must continue confronting the injustices faced by America's farmworkers." ###