Capgemini

Capgemini, a multinational digital services firm headquartered in France and listed on the Paris stock exchange, is facing scrutiny and has decided to sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions. This decision comes after significant pressure from French lawmakers, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, regarding a contract the subsidiary held with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The contract involved providing "skip tracing" services, a technique used to locate individuals targeted by ICE for deportation. Concerns were raised about the tactics employed by ICE and the ethical implications of Capgemini's involvement, particularly following reports of deaths and widespread protests related to ICE's operations in Minnesota. The controversy highlights the increasing ethical considerations and potential reputational risks for international companies doing business with government agencies involved in controversial enforcement activities.