The Department of Homeland Security revealed that a Minneapolis Hilton Hotel canceled reservations for officers.
“After further investigation online, we have found information about immigration work connected with your name and we will be cancelling your upcoming reservation,” an email sent to officers read. “You should see a proper cancellation email in your inbox shortly from Hilton.”
Another email read, “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.” The email added, “Please pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to house on our property.”
DHS shared the emails on social media, explaining, “When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.”
“This is UNACCEPTABLE,” the agency condemned. “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?”
Hilton Hotels told Fox News that the hotel involved in the matter is “independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values.”
“We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel, and can confirm that Hilton works with governments, law enforcement, and community leaders around the world to ensure our properties are open and inviting to everyone,” the company said.
