Google DeepMind Staff Request Protection from ICE After Alleged Campus Incident

Google DeepMind Staff Request Protection from ICE After Alleged Campus Incident

Google DeepMind employees are asking company leadership to establish policies protecting them from immigration enforcement officials, according to WIRED. The request follows an incident in which a federal agent allegedly attempted to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall.

According to WIRED’s reporting, DeepMind staffers are specifically requesting measures to keep them “physically safe” from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents. The employees’ concerns center on establishing clear policies regarding how immigration officials should be handled when attempting to access company facilities.

The alleged incident at Google’s Cambridge campus has prompted broader discussions among staff about workplace protections related to immigration enforcement. WIRED reports that employees are seeking formal guidelines from company leadership on this matter.

The story highlights growing tensions around immigration enforcement in tech workplaces, particularly at companies with international workforces. However, WIRED’s report does not specify what specific policies the employees are requesting, what happened during the alleged campus incident, or how Google leadership has responded to the staff concerns.

Source: WIRED