Capgemini to Divest US Subsidiary Following ICE Contract Controversy

Sun Feb 01 2026 22:45:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Amid rising criticism over its involvement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Capgemini announces the sale of its US subsidiary, responsible for contentious immigration enforcement services.

French tech company Capgemini has announced plans to sell its US subsidiary after facing backlash from lawmakers due to its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The contract, which involves locating individuals for immigration enforcement, has come under scrutiny following tragic incidents involving ICE agents and the deaths of US citizens. The decision to divest follows intense public and political pressure in the wake of these incidents and growing criticism of ICE's enforcement activities.

The French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, which has been under fire for its contract with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision comes in light of rising public outrage and political pressure from French lawmakers concerning the subsidiary's role in assisting with immigration enforcement in the United States.

Accusations against ICE have intensified particularly following the recent shootings of US citizens by the agency’s officers, which ignited protests throughout the country. Protests have specifically surrounded the fatal incidents involving Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, leading to greater scrutiny of ICE's operational methods.

Capgemini had been contracted since December 2025 to provide “skip tracing services” which involve locating individuals who are untraceable. The company is set to receive over $4.8 million for this work, scheduled to continue until March 15, 2026. Public records indicate that this contract is one of 13 that Capgemini holds with ICE.

In a statement, Capgemini expressed its inability to effectively monitor certain operations of its US subsidiary, which unfortunately diverged from the firm's core objectives. In the face of mounting controversy, the company announced that it would begin the process of divestiture immediately.

The situation has prompted calls for transparency regarding Capgemini’s contracts with ICE from various French officials, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, as well as discussions surrounding potential sanctions against firms working with ICE from opposition politicians.

Capgemini, founded in 1967, is one of the largest IT services and consulting firms globally, employing over 340,000 individuals and valued at approximately €22 billion (~£19 billion).