U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said nine of the top U.S. banks "debanked" customers over their political or religious views.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said nine of the top U.S. banks "debanked" customers over their political or religious views.
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