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Bank Lending Policies

Banks have adopted policies to stop providing new financing to private prison companies, but these policies may be temporary and subject to replacement lenders.

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Jan 28, 2026

What legal and financial mechanisms have universities and banks used to divest from private prison companies?

Universities and banks have used a mix of financial maneuvers—selling equity stakes and excluding future investments—and legal/contractual commitments—restricting new financing or amending lending pol...