Peaceful Protest Met With Arrests, Firings
The employees say they distributed informational leaflets, held signs, and wrote messages on whiteboards — all while maintaining a peaceful demeanor. In Sunnyvale, demonstrators hung a banner in an empty office and avoided disruptions, according to the complaint.
Despite these measures, Google allegedly placed several participants on administrative leave. Four workers who refused to vacate the premises were arrested. Counter-protesters who filmed and harassed the group faced no discipline, the suit adds.
“None of the conduct… was significantly disruptive,” the complaint states. “Any disruption was manufactured by Google’s own security personnel.”
By late April, the nine plaintiffs and others involved in the action received termination notices.
Allegations of Discrimination and Doxxing
The lawsuit describes a broader pattern of retaliation and workplace hostility. It cites an October 2023 incident in which Google investigated a Muslim employee involved in circulating a petition against Project Nimbus, allegedly accusing him of terrorism.
In March 2024, two Muslim employees were reportedly doxxed after internal messages critical of the project were leaked to conservative outlet The Daily Wire, which published their names, photos, and office locations. Plaintiffs say Google failed to protect its employees or adequately respond to the doxxing incident.
