The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on social media Monday that a Minnesota hotel “maliciously cancelled” reservations for federal law enforcement officers.
DHS posted screenshots of emails that reference the “Hampton Inn Lakeville property.”
Hey @HiltonHotels — why did your team in Minneapolis cancel our federal law enforcement officer and agents' reservations? pic.twitter.com/xuoBvfcPkV
— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) January 5, 2026
“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,” one of the emails says, urging the recipient to “pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to house on our property.”
The hotel then apparently followed up and formally cancelled the reservation.
“After further investigation online, we have found information about immigration work connected with your name and we will be canceling your upcoming reservation,” a second email says.
DHS accused Hilton Hotels of launching a “coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.”
“This is UNACCEPTABLE,” the agency wrote on X. “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?”
NO ROOM AT THE INN!@HiltonHotels has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement.
When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.
This is… pic.twitter.com/qKMKypGtzi
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 5, 2026
In a statement to Alpha News, Hilton Hotels said the hotel in question is independently owned and operated, and that the “actions were not reflective of Hilton values.”
“We have been in direct contact with the hotel, and they have apologized for the actions of their team, which was not in keeping with their policies,” a Hilton spokesperson said. “They have taken immediate action to resolve this matter and are contacting impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. Hilton’s position is clear: Our properties are open to everyone and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination.”
Everpeak Hospitality, which operates the hotel, said it has “moved swiftly to address this matter as it was inconsistent with our policy of being a welcoming place for all.”
“We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. We do not discriminate against any individuals or agencies and apologize to those impacted,” the company said. “We are committed to welcoming all guests and operating in accordance with brand standards, applicable laws, and our role as a professional hospitality provider.”
DHS has surged federal law enforcement resources to the Twin Cities area over the past month to conduct immigration enforcement.
This article was updated with new statements from Hilton Hotels and Everpeak Hospitality.
Anthony Gockowski
Anthony Gockowski is Editor-in-Chief of Alpha News. He previously worked as an editor for The Minnesota Sun and Campus Reform, and wrote for the Daily Caller.
