US President Donald Trump’s immigration order has ignited an outcry among some of the world’s largest tech firms. Nearly over 2,000 Google Employees from multiple cities across the world staged a walkout on Monday (January 30, 2017) afternoon. In fact, they protested against Trump’s immigration order that bars nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.
Accordingly, the seven countries which are barred includes Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
#GOOGLERSUNITE
Using the hashtag #GooglersUnite, employees of search giant GOOGLE tweeted photos and videos of walkout actions around the world. Under those circumstances, the protest took place in campuses including those at Mountain View, San Fransico, New York and Seattle.
Together with protesters, eminent faces Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Co-founder Sergey Brin who is an immigrant and refugee from Russia were also spotted at the protest.
As a matter of fact, both these most acclaimed staffs of Google spoke to employees at Mountain View.
SUNDAR PICHAI and SERGEY BRIN’S STAND
In view of the events, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said,
There are some values that you should never be compromising on, the thing we’ve been debating for the past three days is one of them.
Imploring Googlers to continue to protest, Pichai told,
We need to stand together, the fight will continue.
As per the memo obtained by Bloomberg News, Pichai wrote as,
It’s painful to see the personal cost of this executive order on our colleagues.
He has also mentioned that nearly 187 Googlers could be affected by Trump’s immigration order. Hence, he stated,
We’ve always made our view on immigration issues known publicly and will continue to do so.
Furthermore, he even told that the company has already requested all of its staff travelling abroad to return to the US as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, as per Forbes report, Sergey Brin said
I’m glad to see that energy here today and around the world to know that people are fighting for what’s right out there.
The demonstrations and speeches from Sundar Pichai and Sergey Brin added further strength to protestors around the world.
ZUCKERBERG MARKING HIS STAND
Meanwhile, numerous authorities/tech leaders around the world supported and joined the protest. In that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the first to address the ban publicly. Here is his post on his Facebook Page:
THE ‘TWEET’ STAND
Consequently, here are the tweets against the Muslim ban by few professionals:
The blanket entry ban on citizens from certain primarily Muslim countries is not the best way to address the country’s challenges
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 29, 2017
The Executive Order’s humanitarian and economic impact is real and upsetting. We benefit from what refugees and immigrants bring to the U.S. https://t.co/HdwVGzIECt
— jack (@jack) January 28, 2017
During the Cold War, Americans feared / hated the U.S.S.R.
Today Americans hate each other. #GooglersUnite
— Mike Cernovich 🇺🇸 (@Cernovich) January 31, 2017
I disavow political violence, because it never ends at your “enemies.” Will #GooglersUnite join @MAGA3X pledge against political violence?
— Mike Cernovich 🇺🇸 (@Cernovich) January 31, 2017
I love that the website that Trump uses to search himself on the internet every 4 minutes is standing up against him. #GooglersUnite
— andy lassner (@andylassner) January 31, 2017
I love that the website that Trump uses to search himself on the internet every 4 minutes is standing up against him. #GooglersUnite
— andy lassner (@andylassner) January 31, 2017
All writing walls show unity. Show support at 2:30 pm at TC basketball court. #GooglersUnite pic.twitter.com/sq4UyahSFb
— Mainul Islam (@MeMainuli) January 30, 2017
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