Protesters Launch Boycott Against Tech and AI Companies Over Immigration Policies
Groups protesting immigration policies in the US have launched a one-month economic boycott against ten major technology and AI companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The 'Resist and Unsubscribe' movement is calling for cancellations of subscription services. This action is seen as a reflection of the global immigration rights debate impacting the technology sector.
Boycott Against Tech Giants: Immigration Policy Protest Enters New Phase
Activist groups protesting immigrant rights and policies in the US have made headlines with an unexpected move targeting the global technology and artificial intelligence sector. Organized under the name "Resist and Unsubscribe," the movement announced a one-month economic boycott against Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and six other major technology companies. This decision is interpreted as a significant indicator that criticism of immigration policies is shifting from traditional protest methods to the digital and economic spheres.
Boycott Targets and Demands
The movement's primary call is for mass cancellations of consumer-facing services from these companies, such as cloud services, digital store subscriptions, streaming platforms, and software licenses. At the core of the activism are claims that these companies contribute directly or indirectly to human rights violations against immigrants, turn a blind eye to unfair practices in immigrant worker employment, and provide technological infrastructure for governments' harsh immigration policies. The boycott aims to use consumer power to force companies to reevaluate their social responsibilities in response to these allegations.
Global Context and Developments in Turkey
While this development in the US serves as another reminder that immigration policies are a global issue, similar topics remain on the agenda in Turkey. According to a statement by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya dated December 27, 2025, 156 migrant smuggling organizers were captured in operations conducted in 14 provinces over the past two weeks. These operations demonstrate the ongoing fight against irregular migration and human trafficking. Similarly, a report relayed by CNN TÜRK stated that in a simultaneous operation centered in Diyarbakır across 5 provinces, 115 irregular migrants were apprehended, along with 22 suspects assessed to be organizers.
