Capgemini to Sell US Government Business Amid Criticism of Immigration Enforcement Contract
French consulting giant says nature and scope of ICE work has raised questions
The decision comes amid intensifying scrutiny of technology companies that provide services to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies involved in the Trump administration immigration crackdown.
"The nature and scope of this work has raised questions," the CEO acknowledged, while maintaining the company could not have anticipated the controversy sooner.
Analysis
Why This Matters
This represents another example of corporate retreat from controversial government contracts, similar to earlier tech company decisions about surveillance and border enforcement technologies.
Background
Technology companies have faced increasing pressure from employees, shareholders, and the public over contracts that support immigration enforcement, particularly given recent high-profile incidents.
What to Watch
Whether other contractors face similar pressure and whether this affects the governments ability to procure technology services.