French technology giant Capgemini has announced plans to sell its US subsidiary that provides services to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), as global scrutiny intensifies over the methods used by the American immigration enforcement body.
The company confirmed that the decision follows growing internal and external concerns about its involvement in projects linked to immigration enforcement, particularly those associated with detention, deportation, and surveillance. Capgemini said the move reflects a reassessment of its portfolio and values in light of heightened public, political, and ethical debate surrounding ICE’s operations.
The subsidiary, which operates under Capgemini’s North American business, has been involved in delivering technology and digital services to ICE, including systems related to data management and operational support. While Capgemini did not disclose the financial terms or the identity of a potential buyer, it said the sale process is already underway.
ICE has faced sustained criticism in recent years from human rights groups, lawmakers, and activists over allegations of harsh detention conditions, family separations, and the treatment of migrants. These controversies have increasingly drawn in private contractors, particularly technology firms accused of enabling enforcement practices through software, data analytics, and infrastructure support.
Capgemini said it remains committed to operating in line with its ethical standards and corporate responsibility principles. The company stressed that the planned divestment does not represent a withdrawal from the US market, which remains one of its largest and most important regions, but rather a targeted exit from a specific line of work.
The announcement comes as pressure mounts on global tech companies to reconsider contracts with government agencies involved in controversial security, defence, and immigration activities. In recent years, several firms have faced employee protests and public backlash over similar engagements.
Capgemini employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and provides consulting, technology, and digital transformation services to both public and private sector clients. The company said it will continue to review its public-sector engagements to ensure alignment with its long-term strategy and values.
The sale, once completed, will mark a significant step away from direct involvement in US immigration enforcement at a time when corporate accountability and ethical contracting are under sharper international focus.
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