R.I. community members, students protest Citizens Bank’s alleged ties to organizations operating detention centers

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-10T02:56:27+00:00

Community members in Rhode Island protested Citizens Bank over its financial ties to private prison companies, urging it to end these connections. Citing successful activism against other banks, they emphasized the bank's local presence as a focal point for their efforts.

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2026-03-10 02:56:27

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Community members and students in Rhode Island protested Citizens Bank’s alleged financial ties to CoreCivic and the GEO Group, the two largest private prison organizations operating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. The protestors urged the bank to cut ties with these organizations, emphasizing that its Rhode Island headquarters makes it a prime target for local activism. Organizers highlighted past successful efforts where other major banks ceased financing private prisons due to similar grassroots and shareholder pressure.

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