Citizens Bank is parting ways with two ICE contractors

Citizens Bank has decided to sever financial ties with two major contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, GEO Group and CoreCivic, following sustained protests from community members. This move comes after months of demonstrations highlighting the controversial practices of these companies in detaining immigrants. By ending its credit facilities with these contractors, Citizens Bank is signaling a shift in financial support away from entities involved in immigration detention, reflecting a broader societal push for more humane immigration policies.