Overview
- DHS said on January 5 that a Hilton-branded hotel in Minnesota canceled reservations made by ICE agents using government emails and rates.
- In a post on X, DHS alleged a coordinated refusal to serve its law enforcement personnel and called the cancellations malicious.
- DHS shared screenshots it said were hotel emails stating the property would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay.
- A Hilton spokesperson said the property is independently owned and operated, apologized for the staff’s actions, and reiterated that Hilton hotels are open to all.
- Everpeak Hospitality, the operator, said it acted quickly, is contacting affected guests to ensure lodging, and does not discriminate, as local officials address stepped-up immigration operations in Minneapolis–St. Paul.