Motel 6 Admits Arizona Sites Were Reporting Guests To ICE Without Chains Approval

[RandySF]

Employees at Motel 6 locations in Phoenix have ceased working with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in light of a new report that revealed motel staffers were reporting guests who appear to be undocumented immigrants, according to a spokeswoman for the motel chain.

Raiza Rehkoff, the director of public relations and marketing for the motel chain’s parent company, G6 Hospitality, told HuffPost that staff members were working with ICE without the approval of senior management, but it ended last week when management found out.

“Regarding recent media story on Phoenix-area location, this was implemented at the local level without the knowledge of senior management,” Rehkoff said in an emailed statement. “When we became aware of it last week, it was discontinued. We are currently investigating and will provide more information shortly.”

Rehkoff did not respond to HuffPost’s questions about whether Motel 6 condemned the employees actions ― i.e., sharing guest information with ICE ― or whether any staff members would face disciplinary actions.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/motel-6-admits-immigration-reports_us_59b9e79be4b086432b04471f?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009

[SunSeeker]

1. Motel 6 is in full CYA mode, fearing the class action lawsuits and loss of business.

Fuck them.

[Ninsianna]

2. So these people were asking for papers? WTF?

[ATL Ebony]

3. Nope -- no "papers please" they just "looked" like undocumented guests so assumed . .

it was their appointed duty to reach out to ICE. I want to follow this story and details of how corporate the racist activities of some staff. Not that I've stayed at one of their lovely locations but now certainly NEVER, EVER will.

[tymorial]

4. Motel 6, we'll leave the light on

For ICE

[Lee Adama]

5. I would boycott Motel 6, but I NEVER stay at Motel 6.

[tblue37]

10. If I can't boycott a business for such deplorable behavior (because I don't use their

product or service), then I do my part by spreading the word so others can boycott them.

[Lee Adama]

11. EXCELLENT POINT!

Off to spread the word on Social Media.

[mshasta]

6. Wouldn't touch motel 6 if it was the last place on earth

[ProfessorGAC]

7. I've Stayed At One On Short Business Trips

Same one, 3x. This isn't a "fly to" trip. I can drive there, so i take the dog so my wife doesn't have to worry about walking him when i'm gone for a couple days. No extra charge for the dog.

I wouldn't stay in one if i was going to be there for a week on vacation or something, though.

[Amishman]

8. Same good experiences, shame I'll have to avoid them form a while

They were always a welcome sight on a road trip, clean basic inexpensive rooms and pet friendly.

I'll try to avoid them for a year or two over this.

[ProfessorGAC]

9. I'm Not Going Anywhere For A While

In 16 months when i retire, i'll have to think about where we might stay on roadtrips.