California Latino Legislative Caucus Statement Regarding the Passing of Dolores Huerta

Sacramento – On October 28, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus shared the following statement regarding the passing of civil rights leader Dolores Huerta:

“Dolores Huerta dedicated her life to fighting for working families, advancing civil rights, and making sure our most vulnerable communities had a voice. Her courage and determination paved the way for generations of Latinos, and her legacy is woven into the fabric of California.

As Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, I am deeply grateful for the paths she helped create and the years of collaboration to further progressive change. Her lifelong commitment to justice reminds us why we do this work and the responsibility we carry to fight for our communities. Now more than ever, we need to fortify that work that she championed with the same passion and tenacity she employed for decades.

My heart is with her family and all those who loved her. We will honor her by continuing the work she dedicated her life to and carrying forward her powerful message: ¡Sí, se puede!”

For more information about the California Latino Legislative Caucus, please visit our website at latinocaucus.legislature.ca.gov.

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Since its creation in 1973, the California Latino Legislative Caucus has grown in number and stature. There are now a record 38 members of the Caucus, including 35 legislators, 3 constitutional officeholders, and a historic majority of 22 Latina members. The Caucus boasts a rich history of empowerment, legislative and political success and serves as one of the most influential and strategic organizations in California focusing primarily on improving the quality of life for California’s Latino working families.