French giant Capgemini sells its subsidiary accused of working with ICE (to profile undocumented immigrants)

Capgemini, a prominent French technology services company, has announced its decision to divest from a subsidiary facing accusations of providing services to the controversial U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move comes in response to allegations that the subsidiary was involved in creating systems to track undocumented immigrants, a practice that has drawn significant criticism. The implicated subsidiary's work allegedly involved developing technological solutions that facilitated the identification and tracking of individuals without legal status in the United States. While specific technical details of the systems were not disclosed, the controversy highlights the ethical considerations surrounding the application of advanced technology in sensitive areas like immigration enforcement. This divestment impacts Capgemini's reputation and potentially its future contracts, particularly as European digital policy increasingly emphasizes ethical data handling and human rights. The situation underscores the growing scrutiny faced by tech companies regarding the end-use of their services, especially in the context of U.S. immigration policies.