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DHS Accuses Hilton-Branded Minnesota Hotel of Canceling ICE Reservations

Hilton says a franchised Lakeville property acted alone, with the operator issuing an apology that includes rebooking for affected guests.

A view of the Hampton Inn.
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FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
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Overview

  • DHS labeled the cancellations a 'coordinated campaign' in Minneapolis and posted redacted emails that appeared to deny stays to ICE and DHS personnel.
  • Screenshots referenced the Hampton Inn Lakeville, where messages said 'we are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property' and confirmed cancellations.
  • Hilton said the hotel is independently owned and not reflective of company values, adding that it is investigating the matter with the specific property.
  • Hilton and operator Everpeak Hospitality said the hotel apologized and moved to accommodate impacted guests, describing the conduct as inconsistent with policy.
  • The dispute unfolds as a federal enforcement surge continues in the Twin Cities, with CBS reporting the deployment could involve roughly 2,000 ICE and HSI agents and with protests and online backlash targeting hotels.