Law enforcement leaders from across the Twin Cities metro area held a joint press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to publicly address mounting concerns over the conduct of a small group of federal agents operating in Minnesota, warning that recent actions may be violating constitutional protections, damaging public trust, and undermining public safety.

Hilton Hotels has announced it is taking immediate action to remove a Lakeville hotel from its systems following continued concerns tied to allegations that federal immigration and homeland security personnel were denied lodging at the property.

A controversy is unfolding in the Twin Cities after emails and social media posts surfaced alleging that federal immigration and homeland security personnel had their hotel reservations canceled or denied by a Hilton-branded property in Lakeville, Minnesota.

New details have emerged following federal immigration enforcement activity in Burnsville over the weekend, including allegations from a resident at a local apartment complex who says federal agents assaulted them.