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Two St. Paul hotels, owned by the Mille Lacs Band, closed to ICE agents Jan. 18, 2026, over safety concerns amid protests.
Two St. Paul hotels, the DoubleTree by Hilton and the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront, canceled reservations for ICE agents and temporarily closed on January 18, 2026, citing heightened public safety concerns and threats to staff.
While regular guests were allowed to stay, federal agents were asked to vacate by noon.
The closures follow recent protests against federal immigration enforcement and a similar incident at a Minneapolis Hilton franchise, which led to the hotel’s removal from Hilton’s system.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which owns both properties, emphasized safety as the top priority but did not disclose specific details about the threats.
The situation has intensified national debate over immigration enforcement and public safety.
Dos hoteles de St. Paul, propiedad de la banda Mille Lacs, cerraron a los agentes de ICE el 18 de enero de 2026, por preocupaciones de seguridad en medio de protestas.