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Boston Protesters Withdraw $12.7M, Target Citizens Bank ICE Ties

5/3/2026

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Leaders in Boston rallied to pressure Citizens Bank over financing ICE detention facilities.
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization protested at Citizens Bank’s meeting in Providence, demanding the bank cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO Group.
Citizens Bank has provided more than $2 billion to CoreCivic and GEO Group in 12 years.
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization members hold $12.7 million at Citizens Bank and will withdraw it in $1 million increments to force change.

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Leaders in Boston rallied to pressure Citizens Bank over financing ICE detention facilities.
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization protested at Citizens Bank’s meeting in Providence, demanding the bank cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO Group.
Citizens Bank has provided more than $2 billion to CoreCivic and GEO Group in 12 years.
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization members hold $12.7 million at Citizens Bank and will withdraw it in $1 million increments to force change.