A Minneapolis-area Hampton Inn is facing widespread criticism after recently canceling reservations made by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Following reports of the repeatedly denied accommodations, the independently owned and operated Hampton Inn was removed from Hilton Worldwide Holdings' system on Tuesday.

Shortly after the separation, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a vocal supporter of law enforcement, took to social media to defend the federal agents.

"Canceling hotel rooms for ICE agents in Minnesota is unacceptable," wrote Moore. "Law enforcement should never be targeted for doing their job or enforcing the rule of law. What happened at a Hilton-branded property in Minnesota was wrong. ICE agents protect our communities, uphold federal law, and deserve respect, not political retaliation."

Moore called Hilton's decision to exit the Minnesota operation the "right move."

"Credit where it's due: Hilton Hotels corporate stepping in and canceling the franchise agreement was the right move. Accountability matters."

"But Hilton still needs to make this right and ensure it never happens again, anywhere in America," added Moore.

According to Fox News, the General Services Administration (GSA) is also removing the Hampton Inn from its list of approved lodging sites for all federal employees. Additionally, the GSA terminated emergency and long-term lodging services at the property. 

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