Core Viewpoint - Hilton Hotels is distancing itself from the Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota, following allegations that the hotel refused service to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, highlighting the company's commitment to its brand values and inclusivity [1][5][6]. Group 1: Company Actions - Hilton is removing signs from the Hampton Inn property and has taken the hotel out of its system, indicating a severance of ties with the independently operated franchise [2][5]. - The company is investigating the incident, asserting that the actions of the hotel do not reflect Hilton's values of hospitality and inclusivity [5][6]. Group 2: Incident Details - The controversy arose after DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that the hotel denied accommodations to ICE agents, which was communicated through emails from the hotel staff [4][8]. - The incident has sparked significant backlash online, with some individuals praising the hotel's refusal to serve ICE agents, while others condemned the actions as undermining law enforcement [11][9]. Group 3: Brand Positioning - Hilton has a history of distancing itself from immigration detention activities, previously stating that hotels should be places of hospitality and should not be associated with the detainment of migrants [12][13].

Core Viewpoint - Hilton is facing a potential boycott after a hotel in Minneapolis allegedly canceled reservations for ICE agents, leading to backlash from conservative influencers and supporters [1][10]. Group 1: Boycott Calls and Reactions - Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson called for a boycott of Hilton, claiming the company lied about its actions regarding ICE agents [2]. - Trump supporters are sharing images of Hilton brands and urging followers to stop supporting the company [3]. - A social media account with 1.4 million followers encouraged a boycott of Hilton Hotels [4]. Group 2: Incident Details - The Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota, was accused of denying reservations to DHS and ICE officials, which Hilton later confirmed led to the termination of the hotel's franchise agreement [2][5]. - A video by conservative influencer Nick Sortor showed a hotel clerk stating that reservations for immigration agents were not allowed, which garnered nearly 2 million views [5]. Group 3: Broader Context - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused the hotel staff of launching a coordinated campaign to refuse service to law enforcement, stating that reservations were maliciously canceled [10]. - The ICE has recently focused on the Twin Cities due to a billion-dollar human services fraud scandal involving Somali-run daycare centers, deploying about 1,500 officers to the area [8].