RAP Stands Up To Private Prisons, Illegal Detentions - Page 2

RAP says Wells Fargo Bank, which markets services to the Hispanic community, has a large ownership interest in GEO. Hence, when Hispanics make a buck for Wells Fargo, they are putting money into the pockets of GEO, since the bank allegedly urges clients to invest in the private prison company. The injustice of making money over the misery of others cuts against constitutional guarantees.

Organizers at RAP have scheduled a community meeting for Thursday, April 28th, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aurora West College Prep Academy 10100 East 13th Avenue in Aurora Colorado. Lisa Duran, RAP’s leader, asks those who want to know about the connections between private prisons, corporate sponsors and lobbying for increased detentions, please attend. There will be Spanish/English translators.

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Article Author: Tim Paynter

Tim Paynter is an attorney and human rights activist based in Denver, Colorado. He is a tireless fighter for abused women, children at risk, those ravaged by poverty, and those fighting for dignity in the United States.

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deportation, derechos para todos, detention, geo, immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), immigration reform, lisa duran, prison for profit, private prison, rights for all people, secure communities, wells fargo,

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