Hilton and local operators of the Hampton Inn Lakeville property released statements within hours apologising and said the messages refusing to serve agents who were focused on immigration enforcement didn't reflect their policies.

As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts in Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security claimed on social media that a Hampton Inn had canceled agents’ bookings.

Jan 5 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Jan 5 (Reuters) - The U.S.

The U.S. Department of ​Homeland ‌Security today ‌accused Hilton of canceling reservations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, ‍agents at its hotel in Minneapolis.