U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem holds a press conference, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Department of Homeland Security officials erupted online after Hilton Hotels refused to house ICE agents in Minneapolis, accusing the hotel chain of deliberately undermining federal law enforcement. In a fiery post on X, DHS claimed Hilton “maliciously” canceled reservations made with official government emails and rates, prompting the agency to suggest—without evidence—that the company was siding with violent criminals. Emails from Hilton management confirmed the decision, bluntly stating that the property would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay and instructing staff to cancel such reservations. While hotels are legally permitted to refuse service, the move ignited outrage from DHS, highlighting the growing tension between immigration authorities and private businesses distancing themselves from enforcement operations.
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DHS fumes after Hilton cancels ICE bookings and refuses agents roomsDHS fumes after Hilton cancels ICE bookings and refuses agents rooms
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