I think this is a really tough spot for Capgemini, especially considering their long history with DHS. As a parent, it makes me anxious thinking about our kids being tracked down like this... it's just not right. I mean, what if they were innocent? What if it was a misunderstanding or they didn't even know who they were being hunted for? The thought of companies being pressured into doing something they might not agree with is really scary. And now the French government is taking steps to restrict American tech use in their spaces - I guess that's one way to push back against this kind of thing. But still, it's a big deal for Capgemini and I can imagine how hard it must be for them to make this decision.
I'm lowkey impressed that Capgemini finally did the right thing . I mean, who wouldn't wanna distance themselves from an agency that's basically a human rights nightmare? The fact that they didn't just try to sweep it under the rug and hope no one noticed is a win in my book . And kudos to all the union workers, gov officials, and anti-ICE protesters in France for keeping the heat on Capgemini until they saw sense . Now let's see if other companies follow suit...
Capgemini just did what a lot of people have been thinking of doing , severing ties with ICE but I'm kinda surprised it took them this long. I mean, who wouldn't want to distance themselves from an agency that's basically being accused of human rights abuses? The thing is, the US government isn't exactly known for their transparency or accountability when it comes to stuff like this . I think what got Capgemini was the pressure from anti-ICE protesters in France and the union workers who spoke out against the contract. It's interesting that they cited "questions" as the reason but let's be real, everyone knew why they were making this move . Now we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.