Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with US immigration agency ICE

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By: Sahili Aya

Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with US immigration agency ICE

French digital services group Capgemini announced on Sunday that it has decided to sell a subsidiary providing services to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), following growing criticism over its involvement with the controversial federal body.

The company said the decision was driven by legal and operational constraints linked to contracts with US federal agencies involved in classified activities. According to Capgemini, these conditions limited the group’s ability to maintain sufficient oversight of certain aspects of the subsidiary’s operations.

In a statement, the group confirmed that the divestment process would begin immediately. The subsidiary in question represents a very small share of Capgemini’s overall business, accounting for less than one percent of its estimated global revenue and a minor portion of its activities in the United States.

The announcement comes after reports by civil society organizations and media outlets revealed that Capgemini had supplied ICE with digital tools used to identify and locate migrants on US territory. ICE has been at the center of controversy due to its role in immigration enforcement policies under President Donald Trump.

Capgemini also indicated that the contract at the heart of the criticism was under legal challenge. In recent days, unions and political figures in France had called on the company to clarify its responsibilities and ethical position.

Listed on the CAC 40 index, Capgemini operates in dozens of countries worldwide and remains under scrutiny regarding the social impact of its digital services.