Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign

Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, private prison companies contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement under President Donald Trump. The decision follows public pressure from advocates and city governments threatening to withdraw funds. Citizens stated the move is based on business reasons due to reduced financial needs of the companies as the federal government acquires their facilities.