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Hilton, Marriott and McDonald's take action after ICE-related incidents
Summary
Hilton canceled a Minneapolis franchise after it reportedly refused rooms to ICE; Marriott fired an employee accused of doxxing ICE agents, and McDonald's said an unauthorized notice barring ICE was posted and has been removed.
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Hilton, Marriott and McDonald's have each responded to separate incidents linked to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or to employee actions targeting ICE agents. The stories drew attention after news reports and social posts circulated about franchise-level decisions in Minneapolis and other locations. Hilton announced it canceled a franchise's status after the franchise reportedly refused rooms to DHS/ICE officers. Marriott and McDonald's also said they addressed isolated actions at franchised locations or by individual employees.
What is known:
- USA Today reported that Hilton canceled a Minneapolis franchise after it reportedly refused rooms to Department of Homeland Security/ICE officers.
- A report cited by The Right Scoop said a Marriott employee doxxed ICE agents and was subsequently fired.
- Social posts and a video shared by commentator Benny Johnson showed a notice at a McDonald's franchise barring ICE; McDonald's said the flyer was posted without approval and has been taken down.
Summary:
The companies have said they took steps to reverse or address the local incidents: Hilton canceled a franchise, Marriott dismissed an employee, and McDonald's reported the unauthorized notice was removed. Undetermined at this time.
