Hilton says it is removing a Minnesota hotel from its system amid ICE controversy and calls for a boycott

Many Hilton-branded properties are operated by independent franchise owners.

Kevin Carter/Getty Images

• Hilton said it is removing a Hampton Inn location from its system after it denied access to ICE agents.
• "Hilton is — and has always been — a welcoming place for all," the company said.
• The controversy is sparking some backlash and drawing calls for a Bud Light-style boycott.

The operator of a Minnesota Hampton Inn is on thin ice with the brand's parent company Hilton.