Hotels in St. Paul Close Temporarily as Anti-ICE Protests Escalate
Several downtown St. Paul hotels suspended operations after anti‑ICE protests targeted lodging used by ICE agents, prompting clashes, arrests and noise tactics near federal facilities.
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Overview
The DoubleTree and InterContinental in downtown St. Paul, plus Canopy by Hilton, halted reservations or closed as protesters targeted hotels allegedly housing ICE agents.
Closures were announced over the weekend amid continuing demonstrations, while related Minneapolis protests near the Whipple Federal Building occurred roughly two miles away.
Protesters used loud instruments and late‑night noise campaigns to disrupt ICE agents’ sleep, echoing prior tactics aimed at drawing attention and hindering enforcement.
Demonstrators attempted street blockades and to surround federal buildings, leading to clashes with law enforcement and multiple arrests during the events.
Protests respond to increased federal enforcement; organizers focus on an ICE operations hub frequently targeted by activists, raising safety concerns for hotel guests and staff.
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