Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus issues statement backing survivors after allegations involving Dolores Huerta

Representative Sandoval rose on a point of personal privilege to read a statement from the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus addressing recent allegations of misconduct involving civil rights leader Dolores Huerta. The statement said the caucus is "deeply troubled by the serious allegations" and commended the courage of survivors who have come forward after decades of silence.

Sandoval read that the caucus condemns "abuse, coercion, or the expectation of power" and affirmed a commitment to supporting survivors, seeking accountability and protecting the most vulnerable. The statement also emphasized that addressing harm within the movement does not weaken it, saying that confronting truth "strengthens it."

The caucus statement acknowledged the farmworker and civil rights movement’s long record of collective action and called for aligning actions with the movement’s stated values of dignity, respect and justice. Representative Sandoval closed by thanking members and expressing continued commitment to uplifting workers and families across Arizona.

The remarks were presented as a caucus statement on the floor; no formal motion or vote accompanied the statement during the session.