Tech workers call for CEOs to speak up against ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti

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January 26, 2026, 4:26 PM

• •Tech workers are calling for an end to ICE operations in U.S. cities and for tech companies to cancel contracts with ICE.
• •The campaign was sparked by the deaths of U.S. citizens at the hands of ICE agents in Minneapolis.
• •Several tech leaders have spoken out against ICE actions, while others have remained silent or shown support for the former president.
• •Major tech companies like Palantir, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Oracle hold significant contracts with ICE.

Over 450 tech workers from major companies like Google and Meta have signed a letter urging their CEOs to pressure the White House to remove ICE from U.S. cities and cancel company contracts with the agency. The letter, initiated by IceOut.Tech, cites instances of violence and alleges indiscriminate actions by federal agents, particularly in Minneapolis, following the deaths of U.S. citizens. The campaign highlights the tech industry's potential influence, referencing a past instance where tech leaders' intervention altered Trump's decisions, while also noting the industry's significant financial ties to ICE through contracts with companies like Palantir and Amazon Web Services. Despite public calls for action from some tech leaders, others remain silent or have shown support for the former president, including through political donations.

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