February 1, 2026
French technology company Capgemini has decided to sell its American subsidiary following controversy over a contract that involved helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement track down individuals targeted for deportation. The subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, had been providing location services to ICE through a multi-million dollar agreement that drew sharp criticism from French politicians who demanded transparency and threatened sanctions. The decision to divest came after fatal shootings of American citizens by immigration agents intensified public opposition to enforcement practices under the Trump administration's expanded deportation efforts.
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