French parliamentarians have called for an explanation after it emerged that a subsidiary of Capgemini, a major French digital services company, signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The contract involves providing “skip tracing” services to help locate and remove migrants in the United States.
The agreement reportedly includes substantial financial incentives tied to the success of tracing individuals. This disclosure has sparked significant concern and debate among French officials and the public.
**Why this matters**
The situation raises ethical questions about the role of French companies in US immigration enforcement, a highly sensitive and controversial issue. It also highlights the broader implications of international business partnerships in matters related to human rights and migration policies.