Dallas Hilton hotel valet, 20, fired after sharing TikTok video warning about ICE agents

DALLAS, TEXAS: A 20-year-old valet employee working for Towne Park, the company that manages parking at the Hilton Anatole, posted a TikTok warning that ICE agents were staying at the hotel. Shortly after sharing the video on Wednesday, January 7, she was fired for violating company social media policies.

Her post came in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, an incident that has sparked nationwide outrage and heightened scrutiny of ICE activities. The video added to growing concerns about federal agents’ presence in public spaces.

This marks the second time Hilton has been linked to ICE-related news. Previously, a message from a Hilton email account associated with ICE circulated online despite hotels not being official enforcement sites. 

Valet fired after TikTok warning about ICE agents at Hilton Anatole

Gia, a 20-year-old valet worker, posted a TikTok warning that ICE agents were staying at the hotel, fully aware she could face consequences. In the video, she said, “I just wanted to give a warning to y’all that there are ICE agents staying at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.”

On Thursday, January 8, Gia told The Dallas Morning News that her manager asked her to take down the post, and when she refused, she was fired for violating Towne Park’s social media policy. She did not share her last name with the outlet.

Towne Park stated that the employee “violated our business conduct policy and is no longer employed by our company,” while Hilton emphasized that it aims to keep its hotels “welcoming places for all.”

The firing came amid tensions following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, an incident that has sparked nationwide protests and intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement.  

Minneapolis Hilton draws scrutiny over ICE reservations

Before the Dallas TikTok incident, Hilton had faced another immigration-related issue in Minnesota involving the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, near Minneapolis. Federal authorities said the hotel attempted to “refuse service to DHS and ICE agents” during a large immigration enforcement operation.

Screenshots from the Department of Homeland Security showed an email from the hotel stating it “is not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property.” The email added that reservations would be canceled if guests were with DHS or immigration.

DHS called the cancellations unacceptable and said the hotel had deliberately canceled the agents’ bookings. The incident drew national attention.

Hilton responded by stressing that the Lakeville hotel was “independently owned and operated” and that those actions were “not reflective of Hilton values.” The company apologized and said it took “immediate action to resolve this matter.” Hilton later moved to sever ties with the franchise following the incident.