John de León, a passionate civil and immigrant rights advocate, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 63 after complications from Parkinson's Syndrome. A former assistant public defender and leader of the ACLU of Florida's Miami office, he co-founded a law firm with Cesar Chavez's son and fought tirelessly for social justice. De León was known for his empathy and understanding of the struggles faced by marginalized communities, influenced by his own background as the child of Cuban migrants. His impact on immigrant rights and civil liberties has been profound and enduring.
"He had a tremendous amount of sympathy and empathy for people. There was just something in him that he just understood people and helplessness."
"John de León co-founded the Miami law office of Chavez & de León with the son of legendary labor rights activist Cesar Chavez, recognized for passionate work for immigrant rights and social injustice."
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