French MPs demand explanation over tech firm’s contract to help ICE in US

French lawmakers are demanding answers from Capgemini, a French multinational tech company, regarding a multimillion-dollar contract its US subsidiary signed with ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in December. The contract involves providing "skip tracing" services to locate migrants for ICE's detention and removal operations, with potential bonuses for successful identifications. The deal has sparked outrage in France, with ministers and MPs expressing concerns about potential human rights violations and calling for greater transparency. Capgemini has acknowledged the contract but stated it hasn't yet taken effect. Public documents reveal Capgemini has multiple contracts with ICE, including managing a hotline for victims of crimes committed by foreigners.

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