French MPs demand explanation over tech firm's contract to help ICE in US
6 days ago
- #Human Rights
- #Capgemini
- #ICE
- French lawmakers demand explanation over Capgemini's multimillion-dollar contract with ICE for migrant tracking.
- Capgemini's US subsidiary signed a $4.8m deal with ICE for 'skip tracing' services, including bonuses for successful operations.
- Outrage in France over potential human rights violations, with ministers calling for transparency and scrutiny of such contracts.
- Capgemini admits to the contract but states it has not yet been executed due to an ongoing appeal.
- French politicians and unions criticize Capgemini's collaboration with ICE, citing ethical concerns and human rights violations.
- Capgemini's website previously boasted about working closely with ICE to streamline deportations, a page now removed.
- Company executive acknowledges 'legitimate questions' but cites US regulations as limiting transparency on the contract's specifics.
- France's economy minister urges Capgemini to provide full transparency and reconsider its involvement with ICE.