ICE agents turfed out of Hilton hotel over 'safety concerns' in Minnesota
Key Points:
- The DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown St. Paul temporarily closed due to "heightened public safety concerns," canceling reservations for ICE agents and civilian guests, with cancellations effective by noon on January 18.
- The hotel cited care for staff and the surrounding community as reasons for the closure and offered assistance with alternate accommodations or refunds for affected guests.
- This closure follows accusations from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that Hilton Hotels in Minneapolis refused to book rooms for ICE agents, describing it as a coordinated campaign against DHS law enforcement.
- DHS criticized Hilton for canceling reservations of ICE agents after discovering their affiliation, while Hilton employees reportedly confirmed they would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay at their properties.
- The situation has sparked debate