Minneapolis Hotel Cancels ICE Bookings; Hilton Removes Franchise
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Minneapolis — The Department of Homeland Security said on Monday that a Hilton-branded hotel canceled reservations made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers after staff identified an 'influx of GOV reservations' linked to DHS. DHS posted screenshots of emails dated Jan. 2 this week stating the property would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay and later accused the operator of a coordinated refusal of service. Hilton said the property is independently owned and is investigating and later said it would remove the franchise after an investigator recorded staff confirming the ban. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from vinnews.com, Investing.com, WPMI, Reuters and FOX 5 Atlanta.
Timeline of Events
- Prior weeks: Operation Metro Surge increased ICE presence in Minneapolis amid protest activity.
- Jan. 2: Hotel emails surface indicating cancellations of GOV/ICE reservations.
- Jan. 5: DHS posts screenshots on X accusing the Hilton-branded property of refusing ICE lodging.
- Hilton states the property is independently owned and opens an investigation.
- Following a recorded investigator visit, Hilton announces removal of the franchise from its system.
- Articles Published:
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Hilton corporate removed the franchise, taking visible corrective action to address discrimination allegations and attempt to restore customer and partner confidence.
The independently owned Minneapolis franchise operator, EverPeak Hospitality, faced franchise removal proceedings and heightened public and regulatory scrutiny after recorded interactions and DHS allegations.
After reading and researching latest news, DHS reported January cancellations of ICE reservations at a Minneapolis Hilton-branded property; emails dated Jan. 2 referenced refusing ICE stays. Hilton said the location is independently owned and is investigating, and later announced franchisor removal after an investigator documented staff confirming the ban policy.
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Minneapolis Hotel Cancels ICE Bookings; Hilton Removes Franchise
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Hilton responds after DHS says ICE agents' bookings canceled at Minneapolis hotel
FOX 5 Atlanta
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