International companies cut off business in the U.S. because of ICE

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🗞️ Driving the news: Capgemini, a French multinational, announced the sale of its U.S. subsidiary working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• The company faced pressure from French officials over a controversial contract for surveillance and tracking of undocumented immigrants
• The decision comes as other international companies, including the Jim Pattison Group and Hootsuite, reevaluate their business relationships with ICE following criticism of the agency’s actions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The broader trend of international companies distancing themselves from ICE pinpoints a growing global awareness of human rights issues tied to immigration policies
• This reflects the increasing pressure on businesses to adopt more ethical practices and distance themselves from actions that conflict with humanitarian values

⏭️ What’s next: As protests and calls for corporate responsibility intensify, more companies may follow suit, ending or reconsidering their relationships with ICE
• The pressure could influence policy and regulatory changes, affecting future contracts and operations tied to immigration enforcement

💬 One quote: "The nature and scope of this work has raised questions compared to what we typically do as a business and technology firm." — Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat

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