Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall went after Hilton Hotels Monday after a report alleged that one of their hotels in Minnesota was refusing service to federal immigration officers.
“Nothing says support for the rule of law like refusing service to federal officers enforcing our border laws,” Marshall, who is also running for Senate, said. “In Alabama, we stand with law enforcement and not political stunts that undermine public safety.”
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a Hilton branded hotel in Minneapolis abruptly cancelled room reservations for several federal officers.
“[Hilton Hotels] has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement,” DHS posted on X. “When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations. This is UNACCEPTABLE. 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?”
DHS also posted emails from the staff at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis telling officials about the cancellation because of their immigration work.
“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,” the email said. “If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation.”
According to CBS News, the Trump administration has begun a large-scale deployment of 2,000 federal DHS agents in state as they also look into a widening fraud scandal.
Hilton responded to the situation with a statement to Fox News.
“Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all,” the statement read. “This hotel 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.”
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