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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

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.

Who is affected

  • Capgemini (French parent company)
  • Capgemini Government Solutions (U.S. subsidiary being sold)
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • Individuals being located through skip tracing services
  • Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti (U.S. citizens killed by immigration agents)
  • Protesters across the U.S.
  • French lawmakers including Finance Minister Roland Lescure and MP Hadrien Clouet
  • Capgemini's 340,000+ employees worldwide
  • Thousands detained by ICE

What action is being taken

  • Capgemini is initiating the divestiture process to sell its U.S. subsidiary
  • Capgemini Government Solutions is providing skip tracing services to ICE under contract (through March 15)
  • ICE is conducting enforcement actions and detaining individuals
  • Protesters are clashing with immigration agents
  • French Finance Minister is calling for transparency about ICE contracts
  • French politicians are scrutinizing the company's activities

Why it matters

  • This situation highlights the reputational and political risks multinational corporations face when subsidiaries engage in controversial government work, particularly involving immigration enforcement. The fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by immigration agents have elevated public scrutiny of ICE operations and companies that support them. For a major French company valued at €22 billion, the controversy demonstrates how domestic political pressure and corporate values can override profitable government contracts, especially when subsidiary actions conflict with parent company objectives and international human rights concerns.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC