"A committee within the Minneapolis City Council has delayed the renewal of liquor licenses for two hotels in the city's downtown area, citing concerns that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are staying at the hotel during the Trump administration's ongoing "Operation Metro Surge" immigration raids. The "Committee of the Whole" (a committee that includes every member of the city council) met on Tuesday with the goal of discussing liquor license renewals for dozens of businesses throughout Minneapolis."
"More than 100 licenses were renewed, but renewals for the two hotels in question - Hilton Minneapolis-Mill District and The Depot Minneapolis - were stalled until the next meeting later this month, on February 17. The vote was 8-5 in favor of delaying the renewals. The delay does not halt liquor operations at those locations for the time being, but it does allow for more discussion on whether their licenses should be revoked."
The Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole delayed liquor license renewals for two downtown hotels after constituents reported concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents staying at the properties during Operation Metro Surge. More than 100 other licenses were renewed, but renewals for Hilton Minneapolis-Mill District and The Depot Minneapolis were put off until the February 17 meeting after an 8-5 vote to delay. The delay does not immediately stop liquor sales but allows further discussion, including possible revocation. Residents reported nuisance complaints and instances of off-duty agents driving drunk. Local law enforcement and anti-ICE protesters were present at hotel entrances.
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