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flag Two St. Paul hotels, owned by the Mille Lacs Band, closed to ICE agents Jan. 18, 2026, over safety concerns amid protests.

flag 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. flag While regular guests were allowed to stay, federal agents were asked to vacate by noon. flag 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. flag 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. flag The situation has intensified national debate over immigration enforcement and public safety.

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