Hilton Hotels, one of the largest hotel chains in the world, is facing backlash after allegedly canceling reservations for immigration agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident has been widely reported as a coordinated campaign by Hilton to refuse service to ICE law enforcement.
However, sources suggest that the story may be more nuanced than initially reported. Behind DHS's self-pitying post appears to be a story of resistance by workers at a specific Hilton franchise — the sort of pushback that should be supported and repeated wherever Donald Trump's shock troops roam.
According to reports, an email from the front office manager of the Hampton Inn Lakeville property in Minnesota said that the hotel would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay on their property. The individual sender's name is redacted, but the property is independently owned and operated by Everpeak Hospitality, which has a contractual agreement with Hilton.
Despite the initial claims of a coordinated campaign by Hilton to refuse service to ICE law enforcement, both Hilton and Everpeak released statements condemning the reported cancellations and affirming their willingness to serve immigration agents.
In an effort to distance themselves from the incident, Hilton then announced that it would be cutting ties with the hotel after far-right influencer Nick Sortor posted a video online showing a worker at the front desk confirming that the hotel is maintaining its policy of refusing rooms to immigration agents.
The move appears to have been driven by a desire to avoid being associated with what many would see as a pro-immigrant stance. The decision also suggests that big businesses are more willing to bend over backwards than stand up to the Trump regime's attacks on immigrants and dissenters.
It is clear that corporate America has little appetite for confronting the forces of intolerance that are sweeping across the country, and that resistance from workers like those at the Hampton Inn Lakeville will be met with fierce pushback.
But in this case, it looks as though corporate interests have prevailed over local operators' desire to stand up against ICE agents.
However, sources suggest that the story may be more nuanced than initially reported. Behind DHS's self-pitying post appears to be a story of resistance by workers at a specific Hilton franchise — the sort of pushback that should be supported and repeated wherever Donald Trump's shock troops roam.
According to reports, an email from the front office manager of the Hampton Inn Lakeville property in Minnesota said that the hotel would not allow ICE or immigration agents to stay on their property. The individual sender's name is redacted, but the property is independently owned and operated by Everpeak Hospitality, which has a contractual agreement with Hilton.
Despite the initial claims of a coordinated campaign by Hilton to refuse service to ICE law enforcement, both Hilton and Everpeak released statements condemning the reported cancellations and affirming their willingness to serve immigration agents.
In an effort to distance themselves from the incident, Hilton then announced that it would be cutting ties with the hotel after far-right influencer Nick Sortor posted a video online showing a worker at the front desk confirming that the hotel is maintaining its policy of refusing rooms to immigration agents.
The move appears to have been driven by a desire to avoid being associated with what many would see as a pro-immigrant stance. The decision also suggests that big businesses are more willing to bend over backwards than stand up to the Trump regime's attacks on immigrants and dissenters.
It is clear that corporate America has little appetite for confronting the forces of intolerance that are sweeping across the country, and that resistance from workers like those at the Hampton Inn Lakeville will be met with fierce pushback.
But in this case, it looks as though corporate interests have prevailed over local operators' desire to stand up against ICE agents.
... I mean, can't they just say we welcome everyone and then not actually do anything? But at the same time, I feel bad for those immigration agents who got cancelled on, like what if they were in a super scary situation? 
but like, workers at that hotel have the right to make their own rules, you know? And it's not like Hilton is saying they're gonna stop serving ICE people altogether... just like, don't stay here, you know? 
... and in this case, the $$ was more important than the cause 
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. Hilton's all about that corporate image, you know? They're trying to distance themselves from this whole thing, but I think it's just a PR stunt 
. Everpeak Hospitality, the owner of the Hampton Inn Lakeville, they're the ones who came up with this plan, and now Hilton's cutting ties with them because Nick Sortor posted that video 
. It's like they don't want to be associated with being "pro-immigrant" or whatever 
It's all about protecting the bottom line, not about standing up for what's right. I mean, where's the courage in that? 
Instead of trying to cut ties with the hotel, Hilton could've just stood up for what's right in the first place. This whole situation just feels like corporate America is more worried about its bottom line than doing what's good for society 
Everpeak Hospitality gets a bad rep because of one influencer's video, but if they had actually spoken out against ICE agents in the first place, that would've been something worth supporting 
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I'm kinda feelin' bad about what's goin' down here 
. The Hampton Inn workers were tryin' to do the right thing, protectin' their community and all that 
. But Hilton just got too comfy with the Trump crew 
and now they're sellin' out 
and that's just harsh 
. The workers wanted to show some love for immigrants, but corporate America is all about lookin' good on the books 
. It's a shame, 'cause this kinda stuff can get you in trouble 
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! But seriously, I think Hilton's attempt to distance themselves from the whole thing was super sloppy 
. If they wanted to support workers who are resisting ICE, they should've just come out and said it in their statement instead of trying to sugarcoat it with some corporate speak 
. But at the same time, I gotta give props to those workers who were willing to take a stand and refuse service to ICE agents. That takes courage! 
, I mean I get that some people might think the hotel workers are being super brave for speaking out against those ICE agents, but honestly who can blame them? The whole thing is just so messed up 
. It's companies like Hilton that set the tone for how others will act in situations like this. Can't believe they'd rather distance themselves from a good cause than stand up for what's right 
i feel bad 4 the workers at that hampton inn tho they were just tryin to do the right thing 
I mean, imagine if a smaller hotel chain did the same thing and got all that attention? But nope, Hilton gets to reap the benefits of being a big player in the industry 
. Corporate America's response is all about saving face and not rocking the boat 
. It's a shame that a simple act of defiance from a local worker can be so easily quashed by big business 
. It's a shame that corporate America is more afraid of backlash than brave enough to take a stand 
, this is like such a weak excuse. they're not even gonna stand by their own hotel if it means taking a stance for what's right. i was hoping they'd at least acknowledge that some of their hotels have the right to refuse service to ICE agents, but nope, they just wanna keep that under wraps. and now they're cutting ties with the franchise? what's next, gonna cancel all those black lives matter merchandise sales too