French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its U.S. subsidiary following outcry regarding its involvement with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The subsidiary had been providing skip tracing services aimed at locating individuals for ICE, highlighted during intense scrutiny after the shooting of U.S. citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
The backlash has drawn attention from French lawmakers, with critical calls for Capgemini to clarify its engagement with ICE. Capgemini Government Solutions has been under contract for tracing services since December 18, 2025, set to earn more than $4.8 million for its role, amidst rising protests against ICE's enforcement methods, particularly alarming after two civilians were killed.
Capgemini acknowledged difficulties in maintaining proper oversight over its subsidiary's operations, prompting the immediate initiation of the divestiture process. CEO Aiman Ezzat noted that public concerns regarding the nature of the contract with ICE were raised out of alignment with the company's standard business practices. Calls for transparency regarding such contracts have intensified, reflecting growing public and political pressure against collaborations perceived to bolster harmful enforcement actions. The firm, established in 1967 and currently employing over 340,000 worldwide, had been thrust into a controversial spotlight leading to its decision to reassess its domestic operations.
The backlash has drawn attention from French lawmakers, with critical calls for Capgemini to clarify its engagement with ICE. Capgemini Government Solutions has been under contract for tracing services since December 18, 2025, set to earn more than $4.8 million for its role, amidst rising protests against ICE's enforcement methods, particularly alarming after two civilians were killed.
Capgemini acknowledged difficulties in maintaining proper oversight over its subsidiary's operations, prompting the immediate initiation of the divestiture process. CEO Aiman Ezzat noted that public concerns regarding the nature of the contract with ICE were raised out of alignment with the company's standard business practices. Calls for transparency regarding such contracts have intensified, reflecting growing public and political pressure against collaborations perceived to bolster harmful enforcement actions. The firm, established in 1967 and currently employing over 340,000 worldwide, had been thrust into a controversial spotlight leading to its decision to reassess its domestic operations.
