Photos of tributes that honor César Chavez. Some are under review after sex abuse allegations

A worker covers a mural by Emigdio Vasquez depicting Cesar Chavez, at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, Calif., Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Republished March 19, 2026 - 5:10 PM

Original Publication Date March 19, 2026 - 2:31 PM

Monuments, streets, schools and other sites across the U.S. honoring César Chavez are being reconsidered after sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader.

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