French IT firm Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with ICE

Decision comes amid global scrutiny of ICE tactics during Trump-era immigration crackdown

Feb. 1, 2026 at 3:15pm

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French IT consulting firm Capgemini announced it will sell off its subsidiary that provides technology services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move comes amid pressure from the French government over Capgemini's dealings with ICE, whose actions in Minneapolis have raised concerns globally.

Why it matters

Capgemini's decision highlights the growing backlash against companies that work with controversial government agencies like ICE, especially during periods of heightened immigration enforcement. The sale also reflects the increasing influence of public opinion and government pressure on corporate decision-making.

The details

Capgemini said the rules for working with U.S. federal agencies did not allow the company to exercise appropriate control over the subsidiary's operations to ensure alignment with Capgemini's objectives. The subsidiary represents only 0.4% of Capgemini's estimated 2025 revenue. The company's CEO said he was recently made aware of the subsidiary's ICE contract, and that the 'nature and scope of this work has raised questions'.

  • Capgemini announced the sale on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • The French government had been pressuring Capgemini to be more transparent about its ICE dealings in recent weeks.

The players

Capgemini

A French consulting and technology company that employs more than 340,000 people in over 50 countries.

Capgemini Government Solutions

A subsidiary of Capgemini that provided technology services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Roland Lescure

The French Finance Minister who urged Capgemini to be transparent about its ICE activities.

Aiman Ezzat

The CEO of Capgemini who said he was recently made aware of the subsidiary's ICE contract.

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What they’re saying

“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)

“Capgemini to shed light, in an extremely transparent manner, on its activities ... and to question the nature of these activities.”

— Roland Lescure, French Finance Minister (French Parliament)

What’s next

Capgemini said it will immediately start the process of selling off its Capgemini Government Solutions subsidiary.

The takeaway

Capgemini's decision to sell its ICE-linked subsidiary reflects the growing pressure on companies to distance themselves from controversial government agencies, especially during periods of heightened public scrutiny. This case highlights the influence of public opinion and government pressure on corporate decision-making.