European Tech Giant Cuts Ties with U.S. Subsidiary Over ICE Contract

Capgemini divests from Capgemini Government Solutions after backlash over $1 billion immigrant surveillance program

Feb. 1, 2026 at 3:47pm

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French tech company Capgemini announced it will immediately divest from its U.S. subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions, following scrutiny over the subsidiary's $365 million contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a new immigrant surveillance program. The program would use 'skip-tracing' methods to track down and monitor 50,000 immigrants per month, sparking protests and calls for companies to cancel ICE contracts.

Why it matters

This decision highlights growing opposition to tech companies profiting from the U.S. government's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. As ICE escalates its crackdown on immigrants, pressure is mounting on private firms to cut ties with the agency, even across international borders. The move also reflects broader tensions between the U.S. and its European allies under the Trump administration.

The details

Capgemini Government Solutions, the U.S. subsidiary of the French tech giant, was designated as the lead contractor for a new ICE program to track down and monitor 50,000 immigrants per month using 'skip-tracing' surveillance methods. The $1 billion program would have earned Capgemini Government Solutions up to $365 million over two years. However, after mounting public backlash and pressure from French officials, Capgemini's independent board of directors concluded the company could not properly control or align the subsidiary's operations with the parent company's objectives.

  • In December 2025, ICE awarded contracts to ten companies, including Capgemini Government Solutions, for the new immigrant surveillance program.
  • Last month, ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, sparking further scrutiny of Capgemini's work with the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Last week, Capgemini's independent board of directors began reviewing the ICE contract.
  • On February 1, 2026, Capgemini announced it would immediately divest from Capgemini Government Solutions.

The players

Capgemini

A French multinational information technology services and consulting company.

Capgemini Government Solutions

The U.S. subsidiary of Capgemini that held a $365 million contract with ICE for a new immigrant surveillance program.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The U.S. federal law enforcement agency that oversees immigration enforcement and deportation.

Roland Lescure

The French minister of the economy who demanded Capgemini review its contracts with the U.S. government.

Aiman Ezzat

The CEO of Capgemini who announced the company's decision to divest from its U.S. subsidiary.

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What they’re saying

“We were recently made aware, through public sources, of the nature of a contract awarded to CGS by DHS' Immigration and Customs Enforcement in December 2025. The nature and scope of this work has raised questions compared to what we typically do as a business and technology firm.”

— Aiman Ezzat, CEO, Capgemini (LinkedIn)

“The customary legal restrictions imposed for contracting with federal government entities carrying out classified activities in the United States did not allow the Group to exercise appropriate control over certain aspects of the operations of this subsidiary to ensure alignment with the Group's objectives.”

— Capgemini (Press release)

What’s next

Capgemini's divestment from its U.S. subsidiary is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. The French government and Capgemini's independent board will continue to scrutinize the company's other government contracts to ensure alignment with the parent company's values and objectives.

The takeaway

This decision underscores the growing backlash against tech companies profiting from the U.S. government's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. As public pressure mounts, more firms may be forced to reckon with their involvement in controversial government programs, even across international borders.