The PopCrave post you're referring to (from January 6, 2026) highlights a controversy involving a **Hampton Inn by Hilton** in Lakeville, Minnesota (near Minneapolis).


### Initial Incident

Staff at the independently owned hotel reportedly canceled reservations for DHS and ICE agents, with emails stating:  

“We are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property.”


This occurred amid increased federal immigration enforcement in the Minneapolis area related to alleged fraud cases.


### Backlash and Response

DHS and ICE publicly criticized Hilton on X, calling it a "coordinated campaign" to refuse service to law enforcement. Conservative voices called for boycotts, while others praised the hotel for resisting immigration enforcement.


### Apology and Clarification

Hilton corporate quickly distanced itself, stating the property is franchised (owned and operated by Everpeak Hospitality), and the actions did not reflect company values. Both Hilton and Everpeak Hospitality issued apologies, saying the refusals violated their policies of welcoming all guests without discrimination. They contacted affected agents to re-accommodate them and confirmed the matter was resolved internally.


### Public Reactions on X

Reactions to the PopCrave post were mostly supportive of the initial refusal (e.g., "We will all be booking at the Hilton from now on," memes praising Paris Hilton, or comments like "Fuck ICE"). Many in pop culture/stan communities viewed it as standing up for immigrant rights. By the time of the post, the apology had already been issued earlier that day, shifting some narratives—but the viral momentum focused on the original story.


In summary, it was a short-lived PR crisis for a single franchisee that went rogue; corporate Hilton reversed it fast to avoid broader fallout. The episode sparked polarized debate on private business rights vs. supporting federal law enforcement.