BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused Hilton Hotels of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to deny service to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. This shocking development comes after a Hilton-branded hotel’s email revealed plans to cancel reservations for DHS officials.
Earlier today, an email from the Hampton Inn in Lakeville stated, “We have noticed an influx of GOV reservations made today that have been for DHS, and we are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property.” The hotel’s front office manager urged recipients to inform their colleagues of the policy, stating, “If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation.” This email has sparked outrage and raised questions about the hotel’s commitment to law enforcement.
The official DHS account on X (formerly Twitter) proclaimed, “NO ROOM AT THE INN! @HiltonHotels has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.” The tweet included images of the emails and characterized the cancellations as “malicious.” The statement continued, “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 officials are investigating whether this pattern of cancellations extends to other Hilton properties in the area. This allegation comes as the federal government prepares to deploy 2,000 agents to the Minneapolis-St. Paul region for an immigration crackdown. According to reports, this operation marks a significant escalation in enforcement efforts by the Trump administration.
A statement from Hilton Hotels responded to the controversy, emphasizing that the hotel in question is independently owned and operated. Hilton stated, “These actions are not reflective of Hilton values. We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel.” The company reiterated its commitment to serving as welcoming places for all, including law enforcement.
The backdrop to this incident includes a recent surge in immigration enforcement, with agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) expected to probe various claims of fraud in the Minneapolis area. Reports indicate that the scale of the operation is extraordinary, with the number of HSI agents deployed to Minneapolis roughly equivalent to the entire workforce assigned to the state.
WHAT’S NEXT: The DHS is continuing its investigation into the email communications and the broader implications of Hilton’s actions. As the situation develops, officials will monitor the impact of these cancellations on law enforcement operations in the region. As this story unfolds, it raises critical questions about the relationship between hospitality services and government agencies, particularly in the context of ongoing immigration debates.
Stay tuned for updates as this urgent situation progresses.
