ICE blasts Hilton after emails allegedly show hotel refusing rooms to immigration agents

The Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis hotel allegedly canceled federal immigration agents' reservations, prompting ICE to publicly question the decision on social media.


ICE blasts Hilton after emails allegedly show hotel refusing rooms to immigration agents
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Hilton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

"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. If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation," an email from a staff member at the Hilton-branded hotel allegedly reads.

"Please pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to house on our property."

A follow-up email several hours later then allegedly stated, "After further investigation online, we have found information about immigration work connected with your name and we will be cancelling your upcoming reservation. You should see a proper cancellation email in your inbox shortly from Hilton."

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital in a statement: "Hilton has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement. When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations."

"This is UNACCEPTABLE," said McLaughlin. "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?"

The exchange prompted the official ICE account on X to post screenshots of the conversation.

CBS News reported the crackdown could involve roughly 2,000 agents and officers from ICE's deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations.

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