BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused Hilton Hotels of implementing a “coordinated campaign” against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. A startling email from the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, MN, has emerged, stating that reservations for DHS officials would be canceled, sparking outrage from federal authorities.
The email, reportedly from the hotel’s Front Office Manager, stated,
“We are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property. If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation.”
This message indicates a clear policy against accommodating law enforcement personnel involved in immigration enforcement.
DHS officials expressed their dismay on social media, posting,
“NO ROOM AT THE INN! @HiltonHotels has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.”
They further claimed that when officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails, Hilton Hotels “maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.” The DHS called this behavior “UNACCEPTABLE,” questioning Hilton’s stance on law enforcement.
DHS’s use of the term “coordinated campaign” suggests that similar issues may be occurring at other Hilton properties in the area. In response, a Hilton spokesperson stated,
“Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values.”
The company confirmed they are investigating the situation.
This controversy arises as the federal government deploys 2,000 agents to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area as part of a significant immigration crackdown. This operation aims to oversee a 30-day surge in enforcement actions, marking the Twin Cities as a primary target under the Trump administration’s expanded immigration policies.
Sources, including CBS News, indicate that agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) will focus on alleged fraud cases, following recent inspections of multiple sites in the Minneapolis area. One former law enforcement official described the scale of the deployment as extraordinary, noting that the number of HSI agents sent to Minneapolis is roughly equivalent to the entire HSI workforce in the state.
As public outcry continues over Hilton’s actions, many are left questioning the implications for law enforcement during a crucial crackdown on immigration enforcement. The situation is developing, and further updates are expected as both Hilton and DHS address the fallout from this situation.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this developing story.
