"Capgemini has begun the process of selling its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions. Capgemini came under pressure after it emerged that the subsidiary had signed a contract with ICE. This is according to a press release issued by the company on February 1, 2026, and reports by Reuters. According to Capgemini, the usual legal restrictions that apply in the United States when entering into contracts with federal government agencies engaged in classified activities mean that"
"As a result, alignment with the group's objectives cannot be sufficiently guaranteed. The company reports that the sale process will be initiated immediately. Reuters reports that Capgemini has been under pressure in recent days to explain a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This pressure comes amid ongoing criticism of the agency following weeks of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy."
"According to the Financial Times, the work for ICE involved so-called skip-tracing services. This involves using data analysis and private investigators to track down individuals in the context of legal proceedings. French government responded critically The newspaper also reports that French ministers have criticized Capgemini for failing to oversee these contracts. Among others, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is mentioned, who questioned the parent company's oversight of its American subsidiary."
Capgemini has initiated the sale of Capgemini Government Solutions after determining that U.S. legal restrictions on contracts with federal agencies involved in classified activities prevent the parent from exercising sufficient control over certain subsidiary operations. The subsidiary had signed a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting public pressure amid criticism of ICE and protests over immigration policy. Capgemini says alignment with group objectives cannot be guaranteed and will start the sale process immediately. The unit is a small share of revenue, and French ministers have criticized the parent’s oversight while the subsidiary operates autonomously to meet U.S. requirements.
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