Vote FOR Proposal 5 at Palantir’s AGM: Human Rights Impact Assessment
We urge all Palantir shareholders to vote FOR Proposal 5, which asks the company to conduct and publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) examining actual and potential human rights impacts associated with the use of Palantir's products and services.
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP) filed the shareholder proposal in December 2025, which focuses on the use of Palantir software by governmental agencies and corporations to violate human rights, including the rights to security of person; privacy; freedom of movement; freedom of expression; non-discrimination; peaceful assembly; and due process. The proposal covers concerns related to the use of Palantir technologies by:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track individuals for detention, deportation, and revoking immigration status;
Police Departments for “predictive policing” that violates an individual’s right to innocence until proven guilty;
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to use medical data to locate undocumented people; and
Various departments of the US government to merge personal data into a centralized system that can be used for surveillance.
Palantir has not agreed to conduct an HRIA and has actively opposed the shareholder proposal in its 2026 proxy statement. The AGM will take place virtually on June 3, 2026.
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A growing coalition of faith-based and institutional investors and leaders is calling on shareholders of Palantir Technologies Inc. (Palantir) to vote FOR Proposal 5 at the Company’s June 3, 2026, Annual General Meeting. The proposal, filed by Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP), supported by Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ), other shareholders, and a broad coalition of faith leaders, requests that Palantir conduct and publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) noting mounting concerns over the use of Palantir’s technologies in ways that may contribute to severe human rights harms, including an 84% rise in ICE detentions and record-high deaths in custody since January 2025, amongst other rights violations.
A Human Rights Impact Assessment is a widely recognized human rights due diligence tool that could help Palantir comply with its international human rights obligations to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for adverse human rights impacts associated with its business relationships and technologies. In its statement of opposition, Palantir argued that an HRIA would provide no “materially useful information” and cited confidentiality obligations. The sisters and their partners at IASJ are challenging this position.
“Pope Leo XIV continues to warn the world against allowing advanced technologies to strip away human responsibility and dignity, a vital moral urgency that is at the heart of his upcoming encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas. We are seeing those very risks play out right now in the public evidence linking Palantir’s software to the surveillance and targeting of migrant communities by agencies like ICE. To ensure technology serves the common good rather than exacerbating human suffering, Palantir must commit to an independent Human Rights Impact Assessment,” stated lead filer Sr. Susan Francois, CSJP, Assistant Congregation Leader.
Proposal 5 specifically addresses concerns raised by civil liberties organizations, privacy advocates, and journalists regarding Palantir’s connection to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), concerns about health data surveillance, as well as other violations of human rights, including privacy concerns, freedom of movement, freedom of expression, non-discrimination, peaceful assembly, and due process. Investors believe Palantir’s disclosures on human rights due diligence fall short, particularly given the Company’s publicly stated commitments to international human rights standards, and are seeking clear evidence that these policies go beyond statements and are actually implemented operationally.
On May 14, 2026, 34 investors representing over $336 billion in assets sent a letter to Palantir’s Board, expressing concern about insufficient due diligence and transparency regarding the use of its products. “Investors are asking for something very reasonable: transparency and accountability,” said Aaron Acosta, Program Director at IASJ. “When a company’s technologies are repeatedly linked to allegations of surveillance, discrimination, and other human rights harms, shareholders have the right to understand how those risks are being assessed and managed.”
In February 2026, the New York City Comptroller also urged Palantir to commission an independent human rights risk assessment related to its work with DHS and ICE, citing risks to shareholder value. Additionally, ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund, recently divested from Palantir, while pension funds across several U.S. states are reportedly facing pressure from beneficiaries to do the same.
Palantir claims to respect human rights, but investors and the public have little insight into how the Company actually assesses or mitigates these risks. If the Company believes reports surrounding its technologies are incorrect, an independent Human Rights Impact Assessment would provide an opportunity to increase transparency and clarity, and mitigate reputational risk.
Proposal 5 will be presented to shareholders at Palantir’s Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2026. CSJP and IASJ are urging shareholders to vote FOR Proposal 5!
For media inquiries, please contact IASJ Program Director, Aaron Acosta, aacosta@iasj.org.
Investors Escalate Pressure on Palantir Over Human Rights Risks as AGM Draws Near
May 21, 2026
Name of the registrant: Palantir Technologies Inc.
Name of persons relying on exemption: Investor Advocates for Social Justice
Address of persons relying on exemption: Investor Advocates for Social Justice, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
These written materials are shared pursuant to an exemption provided for in Rule 14a-2(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Submission is not required of this filer under the terms of the Rule, but is made voluntarily in the interest of public disclosure and consideration of these important issues. This is not a solicitation of authority to vote your proxy, nor does the information contained within constitute investment advice. Please DO NOT send your proxy card; the filer and co-filers are not able to vote your proxies, nor does this communication contemplate such an event. Neither Proponent nor co-filers, either individually or in the aggregate, beneficially own more than $5 million of Palantir stock, and this notice is therefore being provided on a voluntary basis. The proponents urge all Palantir stockholders to vote FOR Proposal 5 at Palantir’s annual shareholder meeting to be held on June 3, 2026. The proposal asks the Company to publish a report with the results of a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), examining actual and potential human rights impacts associated with the use of Palantir's products and services.
Support for this proposal is warranted and in the best interest of shareholders because:
1. Palantir’s software has been linked to severe actual and potential human rights impacts.
2. Palantir does not appear to be complying with its international obligations of human rights due diligence as stated in its own Human Rights Policy.
3. Palantir’s lack of transparency around its human rights due diligence poses significant reputational, legal, regulatory, and operational risks for the Company and its shareholders.
4. A Human Rights Impact Assessment can help Palantir comply with its human rights due diligence obligations and mitigate material risk.
Palantir Technologies Inc. Exempt Solicitation in Support of Proposal 5
May 19, 2026
Thirty-four investors with at least USD $336,120,852,425 in assets under management or advisement sent an investor letter to Palantir to express concern over the use of its technologies to commit human rights violations and to urge the company to conduct a Human Rights Impact Assessment.
The Investor Letter
Dear Mr. Thiel and Other Members of the Board,
As long-term investors with at least USD $336,120,852,425 in assets under management or advisement,[1] we believe the protection of human rights is essential to safeguarding our investments. We are concerned about the use of Palantir software by governmental and nongovernmental agencies to violate human rights, including the rights to security of person; privacy; freedom of movement; freedom of expression; non-discrimination; peaceful assembly; and due process.
We support the doctrines cited in Palantir’s Human Rights Policy and the Company’s affirmation of “the right of all people to protection under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (“UDHR”)”[2] and its acknowledgement of its “corporate responsibility to endeavor to protect human rights and support[] the principles outlined in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (“UNGPs”), the UDHR, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the human rights guidance set forth in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.”[3]
Accordingly, we are writing to voice our concern that Palantir does not appear to be complying with the due diligence measures regarding the use of its products in its Human Rights Policy and to state our support of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace’s (CSJP) shareholder proposal requesting that the company publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment (“HRIA”).
The UNGPs – mentioned in the Company’s Human Rights Policy – state that “[i]n order to gauge human rights risks, business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential adverse human rights impacts with which they may be involved either through their own activities or as a result of their business relationships,” as well as track and communicate on the effectiveness of their human rights due diligence.[4]
Palantir states that when it is “made aware of claims of misuse of Palantir products, we will explore using every means at our disposal, including but not limited to contract provisions, collaboration with third-party oversight organizations, full cooperation with investigatory and judicial bodies, and termination of customer relationships.”[5] At the same time, Palantir provides little detail on its human rights due diligence process.
We understand the Company’s statement that “there are legal, ethical and privacy limitations around [Palantir’s] ability to actively monitor all customer actions or leverage data they legally own, within Palantir products,”[6] yet we are alarmed by the magnitude of publicly available information identifying human rights abuses resulting from governmental customer use of Palantir’s software.
Palantir software has been connected to human rights abuses carried out by US and international police departments,[7] US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”),[8] US Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”),[9] and the US Military.[10] In addition, there are credible human rights concerns about the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s use of Palantir software and health data being used to locate undocumented people.[11]
In February 2026, the New York City Comptroller requested Palantir commission an independent third-party human rights risk assessment related to Palantir’s work with DHS, including ICE, citing “the potential for elevated enterprise risk with implications for long-term- shareholder value.”[12]
Also, in February, Michael Burry stated that the value of Palantir’s stock is 66% lower than the price at which it is trading. Burry cited overstated margins, spending, and high expectations relative to revenue[13] creating financial risk for shareholders that could be exacerbated by lack of sufficient human rights due diligence and transparency.
More recently, ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund, divested from Palantir,[14] and public pensions funds in California, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon are facing significant pressure from beneficiaries to similarly divest.[15]
In addition, there has been increasing grassroots activity against the company for its software’s alleged facilitation of human rights abuses, increasing reputational risk and the long-term value of the company.[16] Given the Company’s longstanding contentions that media reporting on its products and services is inaccurate, the requested HRIA could also help dispel any inaccurate reporting, if this is the case, thereby reducing reputational damage.
We, the undersigned, call for Palantir to have an independent third party conduct and publish an HRIA with “meaningful consultation with potentially affected groups and other relevant stakeholders”[17] in line with its corporate policies and the international standards mentioned therein.
Sincerely,
Nia Impact Capital
Azzad Asset Management
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Region VI Coalition for Responsible Investment
United Church Funds
Praxis Investment Management
Figure 8 Investment Strategies
Folksam Group
AJL Foundation
Adasina Social Capital
Ethos Foundation
Storebrand Asset Management
Etica Funds – Responsible Investment
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Zevin Asset Management
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary – General Administration
Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart
Maryknoll Sisters
Chevedden Corporate Governance
Sisters of Charity of New York
Sisters of Bon Secours
Newground Social Investment
Sustainable Advisors Alliance LLC
Wespath Benefits & Investments
NorthStar Asset Management
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
Vancity Investment Management
Future Group
Velliv
For questions or additional information, please contact Aaron Acosta, Program Director at IASJ (aacosta@iasj.org).
Investors Send Palantir Letter Regarding Its Human Rights Impacts
May 14, 2026
A Call for Faith Leaders and Religious Organizations: Urge Palantir to Assess and Disclose Human Rights Impacts
April 16, 2026
The Issue
We are deeply concerned about the extensive reach and capabilities of Palantir's technology and its implications for personal privacy and human rights. Palantir has developed advanced software for analyzing vast amounts of data, which can be used to track individuals across numerous data points. Palantir's software allows authorities to watch people with unprecedented precision, raising significant ethical and human rights concerns.
We would love to count on your support, as a prominent faith leader who stands up for justice, to sign a letter of support urging Palantir to assess, disclose, and address the human rights impacts associated with its products and services - particularly as they are being used in the immigration crackdown. Palantir is the company whose technology is the backbone of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surveillance that tracks and targets migrants for detention and deportation and revokes people's immigration status. A broad swath of actors including human rights groups, privacy watchdogs, members of Congress, right-wing media personalities, and the company’s own employees have called out concerns about the use of the company’s technology and harm to people.
In December 2025, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace filed a shareholder proposal asking Palantir to publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment. A shareholder proposal is a formal request to the board of directors to take action on a specific issue raised by a shareholder in the company. Shareholder proposals can create a powerful public platform for challenging and improving corporate policies, practices, performance, and impacts. The proposal raises concerns about the company’s role in powering ICE surveillance systems and enabling large-scale data tracking that may contribute to detention, deportation, and other potential human rights violations. It also expresses concern over the use of Palantir's technology to analyze massive amounts of personal data, enabling individuals to be tracked on numerous data points and authorities to monitor people with unprecedented precision.
More than 150 faith leaders and religious organizations, representing various communities, including Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Interfaith, and Buddhist, have signed on to this letter urging Palantir to assess and address the human rights impacts of its technology.
We appeal to faith leaders and advocates of justice to join in urging Palantir to prioritize ethical responsibility over mere technological advancement. Sign this letter to push for transparency, accountability, and humane use of technology that respects human rights and upholds personal privacy.
Social Media Kit
To help amplify our collective message, we have developed a digital toolkit. It includes resources to help you share with your community to join the call for Palantir to conduct an HRIA.
More Than 150 Faith Leaders and Religious Organizations
Representing various communities, including Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Interfaith, and Buddhist, have signed on to this letter urging Palantir to assess and address the human rights impacts of its technology.
Faith Leaders and Religious Organization Signatories
Adrian Dominican Sisters
African Methodist Episcopal Church
American Friends Service Committee
Arnolia UMC, Parkville, MD
Berkeley Society of Friends
Beyt Tikkun Synagogue
Bishop Bruce R. Ough
Bishop Grant Hagiya
Bishop James Swanson, Sr.
Bishop Karen Oliveto
Bishop Sandra K. Olewine
Bishop Warner H. Brown
Buddhist Coalition for Democracy
Burlington Friends Meeting
CAIR-Chicago (Council on American-Islamic Relations)
CAIR-NJ (Council on American-Islamic Relations)
Chelsea MacMillan
Christians for a Free Palestine
Community Church of Durham (NH), United Church of Christ
Congregation of St. Joseph
Corporate Responsibility Committee, School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ
Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise
Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids
Dr. Bob Ross
Eastern Penn Conference
Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Area of The United Methodist Church
Faith in New Jersey
Faithful America
First Mennonite Church of San Francisco
First Unitarian Church of Oakland Justice Council
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
FSPA Religious Congregation of Catholic Sisters
Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart
Hindus for Human Rights
House of Grace Catholic Worker
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
InterReligious Task Force on Central America
Jewish Investor Network
Jews for Racial & Economic Justice
Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice and Freedom Church of the Poor
Kehillla Community Synagogue
Life is a Sacred Text
Lyndale UCC
Make the Road New Jersey
Mercy Investment Services
Methodist Federation for Social Action
Metodistas Asociados Representando la Causa Hispano-Americana (MARCHA)
Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice
Muslims for Just Futures
NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
Newell Presbyterian Church
Northern Illinois-Wisconsin Area United Methodist Church
Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment
Open Hearts UMC - Monticello
Pacific Mennonite Conference and Pastor of Peace Mennonite Fellow
Palestine Justice Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Pamsula Zen Center
Pan Methodist Commission
Pax Christi New York State
Pax Christi USA
Peggy A. Johnson
Provincial Council, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province
Rabbi David Basior
Rabbi David Cooper
Rabbinical Student Noah Dor Lind
Rabbis for Ceasefire
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association
Religious Sisters of Charity
Rev. Barbara Good
Rev. Carlos L. Malave
Rev. Danny Yang
Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe
Rev. Dr. Steph Dodge
Rev. Emily Brewer
Rev. Kathleen A. Pforr
Rev. Laura Byrch
Rev. Lura N. Groen
Sacred Heart Monastery
Shalom United Church of Christ
Shelley Sella, MD
Shomeret Shalom
Sisters of Mary Reparatrix
Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa
Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, OH
St. Columba Catholic Church, Oakland, CA
St. Gertrude's Center for Benedictine Life
Starfish Village Ministry
Student Rabbi Or Levinson
Sustainable Advisors Alliance LLC
T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
The American Council for Judaism
The Religious Nationalisms Project
The Slate Project
The Thread Interfaith Seminary
The United Methodist Church
Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Tzedek Chicago
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California
Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice
United Church of Canada
United Church of Christ
United Church of Rogers Park
United Methodist Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner
United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR)
United Women in Faith
USA East Province of the Society of Jesus
V’ahavtah: A Judaism Beyond Zionism Synagogue
