In an announcement released early this week, bCapgemini/b confirmed its decision to divest its U.S. subsidiary that has been providing technical and consulting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, iICE/i. The subsidiary, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has handled data processing and system maintenance for ICE for several years. The sale will transfer the subsidiary’s assets and client contracts to an independent entity that does not have direct ties to the U.S. government. The move is set to complete in the second quarter, pending regulatory approvals.

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The divestiture comes amid sustained international attention on the operational methods of ICE, including concerns raised by human rights organizations, lawmakers, and the broader public. Critics argue that privatized contractors can influence enforcement practices, and the sale may be interpreted as a response to calls for greater corporate transparency and accountability. Previous studies have highlighted the intersection of private sector involvement and enforcement outcomes, prompting a dialogue on the appropriate scope of corporate participation in immigration enforcement.

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Capgemini has indicated that the divestiture is part of a broader strategy to streamline its portfolio of global services and to realign resources toward emerging technology markets. The firm will retain some consulting engagements with immigration stakeholders but will no longer maintain the dedicated ICE support team. The transaction is expected to settle without additional layoffs or workforce reductions. Analysts observe that the sale could set a precedent for other multinational firms evaluating affiliations with U.S. law‑enforcement contracts.