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The Man Who Banned the Devil's Arm | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 6, 2026
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Summary
A true champion has left us—Maurice Jourdane, the California attorney who fought tirelessly for farmworkers’ rights, died at 83. Best known for banning the brutal “devil’s arm” hoe in 1975 after enduring its agony himself, he reshaped labor safety and inspired generations. Beyond his landmark court win, he championed voting rights, justice for the oppressed, and lived with unwavering purpose—even after losing an eye in a car crash, he ran 79 marathons. Remembered as a devoted family man and relentless fighter, his legacy lives on through students honoring him with a cortito, reminding us: believing in a better future is the first step to making it real. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf2de5a9bc380f2b Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews