January 19, 1934, El Centro, California – In a move that’s sparked outrage among labor activists, California State Highway Patrol Chief E. Raymond Cato has refuted allegations of police brutality against lettuce workers on strike. The controversy erupted after a group of striking workers was arrested and imprisoned, sparking a frenzy of protests and counter-protests in Imperial County.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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