{"id":2530232,"date":"2026-01-05T19:55:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-accuses-hilton-hotels-of-launching-a-coordinated-campaign-against-ice-agents\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:58:50","slug":"dhs-accuses-hilton-hotels-of-launching-a-coordinated-campaign-against-ice-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-accuses-hilton-hotels-of-launching-a-coordinated-campaign-against-ice-agents\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS Accuses Hilton Hotels of Launching a &#8216;Coordinated Campaign&#8217; Against ICE Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdhs-accuses-hilton-hotels-of-launching-a-coordinated-campaign-against-ice-agents%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2530232&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A Hilton-branded hotel in Lakeville, Minnesota, allegedly emailed that it would not honor reservations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, saying reservations tied to immigration enforcement would be canceled after <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >online research connected names<\/a> to immigration work. The DHS X <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graphic-reported-new-vandalism-of-trump-hegseth-chain-of-command-portraits-is-worst-yet\/\" title=\"Graphic: Reported New Vandalism of Trump, Hegseth Chain-of-Command Portraits Is Worst Yet\">account posted images<\/a> of the messages and condemned the action as a coordinated effort to refuse service and maliciously cancel government-rate bookings. Hilton responded that the property is independently owned and operated, that the actions do not reflect Hilton&#8217;s values, and that the company is investigating. The incident drew media attention amid a reported federal deployment of roughly 2,000 agents to the Minneapolis-St. paul area for a 30-day surge of immigration-related operations following a Somali fraud scandal.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Hilton-branded hotel chain property in Minneapolis allegedly sent an  announcing that reservations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other Department of Homeland Security officials would be cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>The  appears to be from the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/minneapolis-day-care-allegedly-robbed-key-records-footage-raising-eyebrows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota<\/a>. It informed the recipient that reservations for those involved with immigration enforcement would not be honored.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; an  from the Hampton Inn&rsquo;s FOM, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/they-are-not-going-to-let-me-go-mother-sent-chilling-last-text-to-daughter-before-death\/\" title=\"\u2018They Are Not Going To Let Me Go\u2019: Mother Sent Chilling Last Text To Daughter Before Death\">front office manager<\/a>, said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Please pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to stay at our property,&rdquo; the manager added.<\/p>\n<p>A follow-up  informed the recipient, &ldquo;After further investigation online, we have found information about immigration work connected with your name and we will be cancelling your upcoming reservation. You should see a proper cancellation  in your inbox shortly from Hilton.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NO ROOM AT THE INN!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HiltonHotels?\">@HiltonHotels<\/a> has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>When officers attempted to book rooms using official government s and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.<\/p>\n<p>This is&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKMKypGtzi\">pic.twitter.com\/qKMKypGtzi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/2008228888795861244?\">January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dhs-conducting-massive-operation-minneapolis-explosive-day-care-fraud-allegations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHS<\/a> account on X posted images of the s and commented, &ldquo;NO ROOM AT THE INN! @HiltonHotels has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When officers attempted to book rooms using official government s 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&rsquo;s immigration laws?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NO ROOM AT THE INN!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HiltonHotels?\">@HiltonHotels<\/a> has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>When officers attempted to book rooms using official government s and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.<\/p>\n<p>This is&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKMKypGtzi\">pic.twitter.com\/qKMKypGtzi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/2008228888795861244?\">January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The use of the language &ldquo;coordinated campaign&rdquo; suggested DHS was experiencing similar reservation issues at other Hilton properties in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News correspondent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fox-news-announces-big-promotion-star-reporter-bill-melugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Melugin<\/a> posted a statement from Hilton responding to the s in question, which said, &ldquo;Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Hilton statement to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoxNews?\">@FoxNews<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. 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&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e9UHjL4L1m\">https:\/\/t.co\/e9UHjL4L1m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BillMelugin_\/status\/2008268497139224865?\">January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/minneapolis-federal-agents-crackdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a> reported Monday that the federal government is deploying 2,000 agents to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area as part of an immigration crackdown in the wake of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dhs-conducting-massive-operation-minneapolis-explosive-day-care-fraud-allegations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somali fraud scandal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The plan is for the agents and officers to oversee a 30-day surge in operations in the Twin Cities area, making the region the first major target of the Trump administration&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-orleans-next-stop-for-border-patrol-reports-say\/\" title=\"New Orleans next stop for Border Patrol, reports say\">expanded immigration crackdown<\/a> in the new year, officials said,&rdquo; according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Agents deployed from Homeland Security Investigations are expected to probe alleged cases of fraud, building on last month&rsquo;s inspection of dozens of sites in the Minneapolis area,&rdquo; CBS added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;One former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-radio-reporter-arrested-for-firebombing-police-cars\/\" title=\"Public Radio \u201cReporter\u201d Arrested For Firebombing Police Cars\">law enforcement official<\/a> described the scale as extraordinary, noting that the number of HSI agents being sent to Minneapolis is roughly equivalent to the entire HSI workforce assigned to the state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/migrant-shelters-close-arizona-just-days-trumps-inauguration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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