• Capgemini to divest US subsidiary after backlash over ICE contract.
• The contract raised ethical concerns and faced criticism from French lawmakers.
• The divestment process will commence immediately.

French IT giant Capgemini has announced its decision to sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS), following mounting pressure concerning a contract signed with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This contract, which began in December 2025, involved services aimed at locating undocumented migrants and has drawn significant criticism, particularly in light of recent protests against ICE’s practices, including the shooting of two US citizens in Minnesota, according to SCMP and Indiatimes.

Capgemini's CEO, Aiman Ezzat, indicated that the company had constraints in overseeing the subsidiary's operations due to the legal frameworks surrounding federal contracts, which inhibited their ability to ensure alignment with corporate values. The company stated that CGS accounted for only 0.4% of their revenue and stressed that they would commence the divestment process immediately, as articulated in their official statements, according to Business Insider and Le Monde.

This divestment comes amid substantial internal and external pressure, including demands from French lawmakers and unions that insisted on transparency and alignment with human rights standards. Employee representatives noted that the decision to sell CGS was a necessary step to realign Capgemini with its democratic values and address the ethical concerns surrounding their business practices, as highlighted by SCMP and Le Monde.