French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its U.S. unit following public backlash over its work helping the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency locate individuals for deportation.
The decision comes amid pressure from French lawmakers over the contract, which involved services for ICE in Minnesota, including tracking individuals for enforcement and removal operations.
The controversy intensified after the fatal shootings of American citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests and increased scrutiny of ICE practices.
Capgemini Government Solutions had held the contract since December 18, 2025, and was set to provide tracking services for ICE operations through March 15, 2026, with payment exceeding $4.8 million (3.5 million pounds). The U.S. unit holds 13 separate contracts with ICE.
In a statement, Capgemini said it had not been able to exercise adequate control over certain aspects of the U.S. unit’s operations to ensure compliance with the broader company’s objectives, and that the process to sell the business will begin immediately.
The move follows intensified criticism of ICE operations, which have included public raids and deportations under the Trump administration, resulting in multiple deaths and widespread protests. French politicians, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, have called for transparency, while opposition lawmakers demand sanctions against French firms working with ICE.
Founded in 1967, Capgemini is a global IT services and consulting firm with over 340,000 employees worldwide and a market value of €22 billion (approx. £19 billion).
