Salesforce Employees Demand ICE Product Ban as Shares Hit 52-Week Low
Salesforce employees circulated an internal letter urging CEO Marc Benioff to publicly condemn ICE’s conduct, prohibit Salesforce AI and cloud products from agency use and back federal legislation reforming immigration enforcement. The company recently trimmed staff amid an AI pivot, promoted six executives after five leaders exited, and saw shares hit a 52-week low ahead of its Feb. 25 Q4 results.
1. Employee Backlash on ICE Ties
Employees at Salesforce circulated an internal letter to CEO Marc Benioff calling for a public condemnation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s conduct, a prohibition on Salesforce cloud and AI products being used by ICE, and support for federal legislation to restrict immigration enforcement operations.
2. AI Pivot Spurs Workforce Adjustments
As part of its AI-driven strategy shift, Salesforce recently trimmed its workforce and named six new or promoted executives to lead key units including Agentforce and Slack, following the departure of five senior leaders since December.
3. Stock Decline and Earnings Outlook
Salesforce shares fell to a fresh 52-week low last week amid a broader software selloff, and investors are awaiting the company’s fiscal Q4 earnings report on Feb. 25 after market close, which could drive near-term stock movement.