Fact Check: Did Cesar Chavez Use a Slur to Describe Undocumented Immigrants?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Cesar Chavez referred to immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally using a derogatory term.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Historical footage and records confirm that Chavez used the term while discussing labor issues. He argued that undocumented immigration undermined union efforts by allowing employers to replace striking workers and suppress wages, and he supported enforcement actions at the time.


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Date: 03/21/2026


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Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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