DHS says Minneapolis-area Hilton canceled ICE agents' room reservations

People reported that the Department of Homeland Security alleged on Monday, Jan. 5, that a Hilton hotel in Minnesota canceled reservations for a group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. DHS wrote on X that the hotel chain "launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement." The agency said, "When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations," and called the action "UNACCEPTABLE," asking, "Why is Hilton Hotels siding with murderers and rapists to deliberately undermine and impede DHS law enforcement from their mission to enforce our nation’s immigration laws?" DHS also shared screenshots of emails allegedly sent by hotel management saying the property was "not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property." A Hilton spokesperson said the specific hotel is independently owned and operated, apologized for the actions of its team, and said the hotel had taken immediate action to resolve the matter and was contacting impacted guests, adding that Hilton properties are open to everyone and the company does not tolerate discrimination.

Everpeak Hospitality, the hotel operator, said it "moved swiftly to address this matter as it was inconsistent with our policy of being a welcoming place for all," that it is in touch with impacted guests and does not discriminate.

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