A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, found itself embroiled in controversy after canceling reservations for ICE agents on Sunday. This decision comes in the wake of riots that erupted following federal agents’ deployment to arrest illegal aliens in the area. Reports indicate that leftist activists have increasingly targeted hotels housing these agents, prompting workplace concerns for staff safety.
In a letter slipped under the doors of the ICE agents, the hotel stated, “Due to heightened public safety concerns in St. Paul, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our hotel, and your reservation will be canceled effective Sunday, January 18, 2026, by 12 PM.” This notice left federal agents scrambling to find new accommodations while allowing other guests to remain.
NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley highlighted that the DoubleTree’s management had expressed safety worries, stating that threats had been directed at staff related to the hosting of DHS agents. Reporting on this incident, Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin confirmed that the decision to evict law enforcement personnel stemmed from these threats, which have become a pressing issue for hotels in the Twin Cities.
Hilton Hotels is no stranger to backlash over its treatment of federal agents. Earlier this month, similar reservations were canceled for DHS officers in Minneapolis. The department responded strongly to this incident, underscoring that agents had attempted to book rooms using official channels only to find their reservations canceled, fueling claims that the hotel chain was turning its back on those who enforce the law. In response to the outrage, Hilton indicated it would sever ties with the Minneapolis Hampton Hotel.
This chain of events raises substantial questions about the treatment of law enforcement personnel in accommodations across the country. Increasingly, hotels are finding themselves at the center of a contentious battle over public sentiment and professional duties. As a result, hotel chains may face difficult choices between their business interests and the growing criticism for accommodating federal agents engaged in immigration enforcement.
The DoubleTree’s actions reflect a larger trend where businesses are caught between the pressures of activism and the need to provide services. As public safety concerns escalate, more hotels could face similar dilemmas, resulting in a compromised ability for law enforcement to carry out their responsibilities effectively while ensuring their safety and well-being during critical operations.
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