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Hotel Cuts Ties with ICE; Shares Rise Despite Controversy

1/8/2026

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Hilton Worldwide removed a Minneapolis Hampton Inn from its system after it refused ICE bookings.
The Department of Homeland Security reported the hotel canceled reservations made by ICE officers.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the hotel's actions as discriminatory.
Everpeak Hospitality, which manages the hotel, apologized and claimed it does not discriminate.
The hotel operator's shares rose 2.09% after the announcement, amid mixed public reactions.

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Hilton Worldwide removed a Minneapolis Hampton Inn from its system after it refused ICE bookings.
The Department of Homeland Security reported the hotel canceled reservations made by ICE officers.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the hotel's actions as discriminatory.
Everpeak Hospitality, which manages the hotel, apologized and claimed it does not discriminate.
The hotel operator's shares rose 2.09% after the announcement, amid mixed public reactions.