Jersey City Pulls Funds From Detention Profiteers

Jersey City is cutting ties with Citizens Bank after discovering it funds nearly $2.5 billion to private prison companies operating immigration detention centers—moves Mayor James Solomon calls profiting from human suffering. CoreCivic and The GEO Group control most immigration detention beds and plan major expansions, sparking outrage over alleged forced labor, neglect, and deaths at facilities like Newark’s Delaney Hall. While DHS denies abuse claims, some lawmakers label ICE a rogue agency. This divestment is a bold stand by Jersey City, rejecting taxpayer support for what officials see as systemic human rights violations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06e671c6610ebc41