The Trump administration is caught up in a feud with Hilton after the hotel chain allegedly refused to serve ICE agents. In a statement posted to X on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) explained what happened when ICE agents tried to book rooms at a Hilton in Minneapolis.

In recent weeks, Minneapolis has become a major talking point as the Trump administration flooded the city with ICE agents.

What the DHS alleges about Hilton

The DHS said officers tried to book rooms using official government emails and rates, but “Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations,” Newsweek reported.

“This is UNACCEPTABLE. Why is Hilton Hotels siding with murderers and rapists to deliberately undermine and impede DHS law enforcement from their mission to enforce our nation’s immigration laws?” DHS wrote on its X account.

What did Hilton say about ICE agents being turned away?

The department also posted emails that were allegedly sent to the ICE agents from Hilton staff: “We have noticed an influx of GOV reservations made today that have been for DHS and we are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property,” the email stated. “If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation.”

In an email to Newsweek, Hilton said it’s investigating the emails that were allegedly sent to ICE agents.

“Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values,” a Hilton spokesperson said, per Newsweek. “We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel, and can confirm that Hilton works with governments, law enforcement and community leaders around the world to ensure our properties are open and inviting to everyone.”

How are people reacting to Hilton turning away ICE agents?

Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet made a statement via X: “This is blatant discrimination against federal law enforcement that panders to the radical left while betraying American security. The next step is clear: Either Hilton condemns this, apologizes, and reverses course in Minnesota or we boycott Hilton Hotels.”

Meanwhile, David Bier, Cato Institute’s director of immigration studies, defended Hilton, writing, “Hilton is a rational business like any other, and it should be free to provide service or not to anyone it pleases. DHS is free to book elsewhere. Glad there is freedom somewhere in this great nation of ours.”