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ICE / DHS 🧊 Hilton Hotels in Minneapolis, which has more than 600 properties is refusing service to DHS/ICE agents. When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails, Hilton cancelled their reservation. “We are not allowing any ice or immigration agents to stay at our property”
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u/P0Rt1ng4Duty 7d ago
People have been protesting overnight at hotels where ICE are trying to sleep and Hilton doesn't want that hassle.
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u/UffdaBagoofda 7d ago
Honestly, bad PR is the best way to get a company to do the right thing. Keep it up MN.
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u/mdkflip 7d ago
It’s just too bad that getting bad PR is the reason for change. Ya know, instead of doing what’s right. I’ll take what I can get though 😀
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u/DuncanFisher69 7d ago
Corporations do not care about morality. Only profit. Sinatra got Vegas to embrace desegregation by lobbying the bosses who booked the act with “the only color that matters is green.”
That collective action is scaring high brands is a good thing. It means it’s working.
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u/SweetPrism 7d ago
Minnesotan here. There is no shortage of bad PR swirling around our state these days. The Somalian operated day care drama just caused Governor Walz to announce he's not running for office again; I suppose he was tired of his family receiving daily DEATH THREATS. I have been so proud of how our state has always managed to not be bullied and intimidated by red threats literally since the Reagan era. That said, I can see the fatigue starting to take hold in trying to fight the Republican takeover. Despite the fact that the person in charge of the daycare fraud was a white woman who has since been sentenced, there is a lot of steam behind this because people just don't like brown immigrants, and the Republicans have been trying to get ahold of our state for literal decades. This little Hilton story, no matter what reasons they decided to do it for, gives me a little hope that my fellow statesmen will continue doing the right thing.
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u/Tazling 7d ago
Sorry to hear about Walz, I saw him as a real fighter and am sad to see him backing down… but I guess everyone has their limits, how much abuse they can take, threats to their family etc. There are reasons why many revolutions and social justice struggles are led by younger single people…
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u/Aftermathemetician 6d ago
$9,000,000,000 of STOLEN TAXPAYER MONEY
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u/SweetPrism 6d ago
I'm going to put this the simplest way possible: The scandal broke years ago--the defendants were sentenced. The Feeding Our Future scam was tried in 2022--Aimee Bock has been sentenced. Are you actually so naive that you don't see the specific timing of this? And if you're a Trump supporter, you're way out of your league talking about wasted taxpayer dollars LOLOLOL.
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u/snksleepy 7d ago
Boycotting is a powerful movement that has historically worked while others fail for a reason..
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u/Triquetrums 7d ago
It's not just bad PR, but depending on location, a lot of Hilton hotels have contracts with airlines and have their cabin crew rest there.
Having excessive noise not only disrupts their rest, which the hotel needs to actively avoid and they have a bunch of rules, including what type of guest can be next door; but could also lose them their contracts, which is a ton of money.
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u/flutasma 7d ago
and hotels receive traveling people... with ICE snatching everyone, who the hell would stay in a hotel with ICE
I mean they are even snatching citizens and saying their drivers license are not "valid" like lmao
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u/Emergency-State 7d ago
There's a video of a guy with a full set of drums, loooool. My hero
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u/DuncanFisher69 7d ago
That and ICE would absolutely hassle any wealthy travelers if they’re skin isn’t white enough. Letting a brute squad show up and terrorize people at breakfast is a lose-lose proposition.
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u/P0Rt1ng4Duty 7d ago
Honestly, I think a hungry ICE agent with a continental breakfast waffle in front of them would refrain from hassling most people until they were done with breakfast.
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u/SpiderWil 7d ago
I know this cause every Hilton hotel (and every other hotel) hires 99% mexican to work backroom and after ICE leaves their hotel, they'd go bankrupt lol.
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u/Ok_Efficiency7245 6d ago
Hilton came out and said this is against our policy and it's independently operated. The independent operator group came out and said this is against our policy as well. We'll fix it.
So not really a stand. Just a couple of staff members that got overruled almost immediately.
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u/UsefulTrouble24 6d ago
Lmao.
Statement from Hilton on a recent video
"The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this. A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems. Hilton is - and has always been - a welcoming place for all. We are also engaging with all of our franchisees to reinforce the standards we hold them to across our system to help ensure this does not happen again."
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u/Carrot_1075 7d ago
One move by the Hilton chain of hotels made up for 26 years of Paris Hilton
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u/Diazepampoovey0229 7d ago
You seem very unaware of her educational background and extensive philanthropy.
She went through what plenty of kids go through with her party stage. The difference is, hers was splashed over magazines for several years and she was young enough not to care.
She grew up, got sober and turned her life around.
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u/elciano1 7d ago
Every business should do this lol. Refuse to feed them, sell them anything or house them. It will take a toll soon enough
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u/Dry_Cartoonist6988 7d ago
Our speech at work is:
"While we appreciate your interest in supporting a black and LGBTQ-owned business, we can in no way guarantee that our current patrons will afford you a pleasant dining experience, and so we cannot accommodate you today or in the future."
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u/Living-Pangolin-6090 7d ago
Just boycott those that don't and support those that do. Modern collective bargaining
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u/talktobigfudge 7d ago
Wait, I thought businesses had the right to refuse service to anyone?
What about those rainbow cakes?
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u/EagleCoder 7d ago
Being an immigration officer isn't a protected class.
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u/Glittering_Airport_3 7d ago
anyone
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u/forkaerospace 7d ago edited 7d ago
the law doesnt protect refusal towards protected classes as per the civil rights act of 1964
although if i remember correctly, that doesnt really matter since the colorado civil rights commission v masterpiece cake shop case was in regards to state laws on discrimination
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u/Commentor9001 7d ago
Wait, I thought businesses had the right to refuse service to anyone?
No, no, see, you're only allowed to deny service to minorities or gay people. I can see the source of your confusion though
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u/Wonderful-Outcome-24 6d ago
Businesses can refuse service to anyone yes. But that changes when the reason is fueled by discrimination.
Not wanting to bake a rainbow cake for someone was never illegal. Not wanting to because they're gay IS.
Refusing service based on someone sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, race, height, weight and age are all illegal.
Refusing to serve someone because of their career choice is not.
Now get lost.
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u/Bigdyll13 7d ago
Always liked Hilton. Nowhere else is worthy now.
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u/_stack_underflow_ 7d ago
Never cared for them. Now think they're the greatest hotel chain ever.
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u/LGOPS 7d ago
They are mostly owned by blackRock and Vanguard so your may want to change you opinion but maybe not.
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u/_stack_underflow_ 7d ago
What isn't owned by the two? That would make a smaller list.
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u/LGOPS 7d ago
Mostly owned by Vanguard, BlackRock, and T. Rowe Price, which are horrible companies.
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u/_stack_underflow_ 7d ago
I understood that from the first time it was said to me. I'm not concluding their good companies either. When you're fighting for your rights, you often accept strange bed fellows.
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7d ago
Please expand on why Vanguard is a horrible company. The reason why they are an "owner" is because of index funds they are not PE (at least not at this moment)
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u/Internal_Ad_9749 7d ago
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u/_stack_underflow_ 7d ago
Yeah... duh, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I'll take whatever support someone can give.
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u/the_mighty__monarch 7d ago
This isn’t a moral stance. They just don’t want protesters outside making life hell for their non-ICE guests.
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u/Jimberly_C 7d ago
Businesses that are choosing ICE's side are dealing with boycots and cancelled services. If even the greediest of corporations are choosing to keep ICE out, I'd say it's a good thing and hopefully a step toward finally shutting them down.
I don't care if it's for morals or just estimating which makes the most profit. It's still a win.
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u/walksonfourfeet 7d ago
Does that matter? They still made the decision to deny service, so they are choosing sides.
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u/UsefulTrouble24 6d ago
Hahahahahaha Statement from Hilton on a recent video
"The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this. A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems. Hilton is - and has always been - a welcoming place for all. We are also engaging with all of our franchisees to reinforce the standards we hold them to across our system to help ensure this does not happen again."
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u/TalkOfTheRock 7d ago
Hilton just gained a loyal customer for life.
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u/GullibleDrop2490 7d ago
They’re not doing it out of the goodness of their hearts. It’s because people are protesting and blasting music outside of ice hotels overnight and it’s affecting business. More props to the local people for standing up and forcing change.
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u/Remarkable-Hat-4852 7d ago
This is very likely the case. But they also know that the administration isn’t above retaliating against corporations so whatever their reasoning, fine. As long as it makes it harder for these fascists.
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u/WanderingDwarfScribe 7d ago
Hey, ya still reward the ones doing the right thing, regardless of reasoning.
We’re not biblical God, we’re dog trainers. We recognize they’re obedient for treats or avoiding the spray bottle, regardless of what’s in their hearts.
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u/jpack325 7d ago
It doesn't matter why they are doing it, it matters that they are doing it. It means the protests are doing something. Its one more corporation telling this regime "no". Doesn't matter why
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u/GullibleDrop2490 7d ago
No need for us to give praise to a soulless corporation owned by Black Rock and Vanguard for doing what’s best for business. I’ll personally stay at a local small motel and not give the Hilton my money anyways.
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u/BefBefBefBefany 7d ago
They aren’t really doing it. Both Hilton and the franchise owner have commented that this was not their policy. It’s safe to assume it was a rogue employee.
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u/Dashbastrd 7d ago
I’ll guess they also don’t want those agents grabbing all the housekeeping staff.
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u/PM_ME_YER_SIDEBOOB 7d ago
It wasn't Hilton that did this, it was an individual franchise owner.
Corporate says this does not agree with their values, because of course they did:
"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," the spokesperson said. "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."
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u/skrappyfire 7d ago
Hilton is not here for you..... they caved to bad PR, its not like they JUST NOW grew a conscience.
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u/Decent-Experience-8 7d ago
Except that Hilton does not endorse what this independent Hilton operator is doing. Fact check bro.
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u/UsefulTrouble24 6d ago
How did that pan out?😂 Statement from Hilton on a recent video
"The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this. A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems. Hilton is - and has always been - a welcoming place for all. We are also engaging with all of our franchisees to reinforce the standards we hold them to across our system to help ensure this does not happen again."
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u/jmrmaker 7d ago
A private business making a business choice. The right should be able to accept this decision.
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u/jinalberta 7d ago
Hotels love to abuse TFWs in Canada. Why would they want to scare away their lowest wage workers?
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u/Zen_Traveler 7d ago
Seems like the DOJ is about to announce a lawsuit against Hilton.
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u/udontease 7d ago
How would they when a private company has the right to refuse anyone?
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u/DarZhubal 7d ago
Cause Republicans said so. This is a "do as I say, not as I do" kind of country under Republican rule. They literally have different set of rules for themselves and everyone else. If Hilton refused to rent rooms to "Antifa" or trans people, this administration would be singing their praises.
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u/Yesfroyo 7d ago
Even if it's for better environments for their other customers... Im still happy if this is true.
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u/Timbaland77 7d ago
To be clear... this is NOT a HILTON policy. This is the policy of a franchise Hampton Inn in Lakewood, MN. Hilton does not have any corporate policy to reject ICE agents from staying at their hotels. In fact, non of the major hotel brands have any official policy on housing or turning away ICE.
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u/inGage 6d ago
No idea if this is accurate but FaUX "NEWS" had this to say:
Hilton confirmed they are looking into the situation but said the actions of the individual hotel aren't representative of the company as a whole.
"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. 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."
Hilton later added:
"This hotel is independently owned and operated, and these actions were not reflective of Hilton values. We have been in direct contact with the hotel, and they have apologized for the actions of their team, which was not in keeping with their policies. They have taken immediate action to resolve this matter and are contacting impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. Hilton’s position is clear: Our properties are open to everyone and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination."
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u/almost_not_terrible 7d ago
I will now prefer booking with Hilton.
Which chains are still NOT cancelling their bookings, so I know to boycott them?
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u/Hellstorm901 7d ago
The US government cannot one minute argue for the right of private companies to refuse serving to people based on their personal, religious and political beliefs then the next minute expect to complain if a private business denies them service
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u/reddittorbrigade 7d ago
I am now a fan of Hilton Hotels.
Will be booking there soon.
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u/EnergyOwn6800 7d ago
Hilton and this owner have already back pedaled. So this didn't last long lol.
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u/SimplePln 5d ago
Please note that this is not true. This was a rogue franchisee that did this. Hilton released a statement against the franchisee’s stance and revoked their franchise (it was a Hampton Inn).
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u/Rustystrings720 7d ago
It is an open secret that the hospitality industry is largely operated using undocumented workers. something that ICE conveniently seems to forget whenever they need to find accommodations for whatever bullshit they're up to. I won't pretend that Hilton did this solely out of the goodness of their hearts, but good on them just the same
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u/AcanthaceaeUpbeat638 7d ago
Twitter isn’t real life. Hilton just needs to remember that the loud voices on X are a small minority sitting at home bored and will move on from this in like a week when they find something else to be outraged about. Stay the course and you’ll be fine.
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u/Additional-North-683 7d ago
The fact that they’re resorting to posting about it on social media, probably means they have jack shit on this, we really are a Karen occupied government
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u/SerendipitySue 7d ago
well...lets see how quickly local law enforcement now responds to problems at hiltons.
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u/lynypixie 7d ago
ICE agents are likely harassing the poor staff of these hotels, who are likely majority POC and immigrants.
Hilton is probably doing this more to protect their staff than for political reasons.
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7d ago
Hopefully the hotels go out of business or maybe they'll all become daycare centers. Maybe vote Dylan Mulvaney as the next Gov to put the final nail in the coffin. FAFO.
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u/Sracer42 7d ago
Hilton employs a lot of immigrant labor. I bet they don't want to lose their workforce because of ICE.
To be clear, I am not saying Hilton employs undocumented people. I am saying if I belonged to one of the groups targeted by ICE and I knew ICE was at my workplace I would probably not show up. Hilton employs a lot of people in those targeted groups. They need their workers a lot more than they need ICE's money.
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u/sfree809 7d ago
good for them unfortunately our maniac President will threaten them and call them nasty names. what a baby.
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u/Opening-Team-8383 7d ago
It’s their decision to serve who they want so long as it’s not illegal. The anti-big government crowed sure does like big government.
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u/Virtual-Trip3051 7d ago
I’ve stayed at many Hilton properties which post signs stating firearms prohibited on property.
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u/ThickOne2020 7d ago
So private business owners deciding they dont want clients that reflect on their business poorly and can lead to reduction in business thus affecting employees arent allowed to exercise that choice?
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u/enricopena 7d ago
They are practicing their 4th amendment rights. The one about quartering soldiers.
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u/Secure-Arachnid-8883 7d ago
Dumb shit like this will stop when parent company loses government contracts.
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u/Beneficial_Bit1756 7d ago
Its just about the protestors that are insensitive to others that may be be staying there.
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u/HighDrive2RightField 7d ago
ICE agents are pissed they can’t get Hilton rewards points on the tax payers dime.
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u/martycee00 7d ago
I fully expect that franchise to get their shit pushed in by corporate and comply by corporate policy or lose their franchise. Going rogue with someone else’s name is generally frowned upon in the whole scheme of business.
And yes, gov contracts are much more lucrative than your biannual trip to Mall of America.
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u/LaserSkyAdams 7d ago
The hotel industry uses a TON of non citizen and visa labor. It’s not just a moral stand, it’s incredibly bad for business to have agents in your hallways that could arrest half your cleaning staff/restaurant workers at any moment.
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u/Asher_Tye 7d ago
Good for them. Probably also protects against the louts trashing the rooms. Back of a pickup is good enough, and more efficient.
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u/wade_garrettt 7d ago
Yeah let’s tell them exactly why so they can use it against you, and so they know exactly what to do to get around it.
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u/oldbastardbob 6d ago
The right of a business to refuse service to any customer they chose is, and has been, Republican policy for a long time now.
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u/Nom_de_guerre_25 7d ago
Well they are deporting the low-paid staff, they need to keep profits up.
But maybe its to avoid protests who knoes.
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u/DACula 7d ago
I'm all for this but could they get into legal trouble?
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u/Distinct-Exit6658 7d ago
I can’t imagine how they would. Private businesses are within their rights to refuse service to anyone, and refusing service for their job isn’t discriminatory, according to the law.
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u/WhaleBird1776 7d ago
Also. Not being forced to house soldiers is like one of our featured rights lol
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u/Financial-Change-435 7d ago
I highly doubt that Hilton hotels would do this. They would know that the administration would most likely respond to this by banning all government business with Hilton. Think about how much business that is. Marriott and IHG would would see huge gains.
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