This is a letter to our concerned community members:

We have recently received numerous inquiries and concerns regarding a rumor suggesting that the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont is housing ICE agents. We want to address this directly and unequivocally: this claim is completely false.

The rumor appears to have originated when unmarked police vehicles were seen in our parking lot last week. These vehicles belonged to police chiefs from across California who were attending the Executive Leadership Institute at the Drucker School of Business—a fact that can be easily verified online.

Additionally, some community members have mistaken white vans in our lot for ICE vehicles. These vans are actually used by a nearby business within our complex that supports adults with developmental disabilities, transporting them to and from job sites on a daily basis.

We are deeply troubled by the harassment and even physical threats our staff have received as a result of this misinformation. These actions are not only unjustified but are creating fear and distress among our diverse team, many of whom are members of the very demographic you seek to support.

We respectfully ask that anyone who has shared or posted this false information take immediate steps to correct it. Spreading unverified claims causes real harm and undermines the values of inclusion and respect that we hold dear.

To be clear: The DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont does not and would not partner with ICE. We remain committed to being a welcoming and safe space for all.

Andrew Behnke, Claremont

Behnke is the general manager/vice president of DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont.