Six decades after the emblematic grape strike in Delano, which marked the beginning of the march led by César Chávez to Sacramento, thousands of United Farm Workers (UFW) union members and supporters gathered again in Delano for a new symbolic march to Forty Acres, the historic site of Chávez's first public fast. According to a publication by NBC News, the current demonstration, called "con estas manos" ("with these hands"), brought to light the tensions experienced by farmworkers in the face of the strict immigration policies implemented during the Trump administration.

California, which accounts for a significant portion of U.S. agricultural production, is based on a labor force made up mostly of immigrants, many of whom live in an undocumented situation. Estimates indicate that between 60% and 70% of these workers are undocumented, which makes them extremely vulnerable to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) actions, such as arrests and deportations in the Central Valley. This reality has generated insecurity, fear and a constant sense of instability among workers and their families.

Faced with this scenario, union leaders such as Armando Elenes argue that specific solutions, such as the expansion of temporary visas, are not enough. They call for broader, more humane policies that offer basic labor guarantees, such as sick leave, protection from extreme working conditions, and access to healthcare. The event was also attended by representatives of other labor organizations and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose personal trajectory is intertwined with the history of the movement.

The march was also an act of reaffirmation of the legacy of César Chávez. For his son, Paul Chavez, more than trying to change opinions, the mobilization serves to unite those who want to fight xenophobia and racism, showing support for immigrant workers who support much of the country's food production. In the midst of challenges, Chávez's memory and the ideals for which he fought live on, inspiring new generations to persist in the search for social justice and dignity at work.