Registered nurses, allies to demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir Technologies

April 30, 2026 - 21:40

Registered nurses at Maine Medical Center are set to hold a press conference this Friday, May 1, in Portland to demand that Maine Health terminate its agreement with Palantir Technologies. The nurses will be joined by members of the Purge Palantir campaign, a coalition of community groups and activists opposed to the company's work in surveillance and data mining.

During the event, speakers will outline their concerns about Palantir's track record, including its history of providing software to immigration enforcement agencies and police departments. The nurses argue that such partnerships contradict the values of public health institutions, which should prioritize patient privacy and community trust over corporate contracts with a surveillance firm.

The press conference is part of a broader effort to pressure Maine's public institutions and healthcare organizations to cut ties with Palantir. Organizers say the company's technology has been used in ways that harm vulnerable populations, and they want Maine Health to set a different example. The nurses plan to call on hospital leaders to explain why they entered into the contract and to commit to ending it immediately.

Friday's gathering is expected to draw a mix of healthcare workers, activists, and local residents who see the issue as a test of institutional accountability. No further details about the contract's scope or cost have been released by Maine Health.