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It would be interesting to know how ICE obtained it. Did they, in fact, threaten or trick the motel staff or management? I would think that the staff is not per
by code_duck 8y ago
It would be interesting to know how ICE obtained it. Did they, in fact, threaten or trick the motel staff or management? I would think that the staff is not personally in legal jeopardy from refusing to comply. I think most people would know that, too. Passing it on to higher-ups would surely be proper corporate protocol, and wouldn’t they be the ones to suffer legal jeopardy or harassment, not Joe Night Clerk?
Edit: checked into this.
An older story has more details https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/01/03/motel-6-gave-guest-lists-to-ice-agents-looking-for-latino-sounding-names-lawsuit-alleges/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/01/0...
“ICE agents, who are tasked with arresting people who are not legal residents for deportation, would be given a guest list from the hotel’s receptionist, along with a form to sign confirming the lists’ receipt. The roster included information such as guests’ driver’s license number, room number, date of birth and license plate number.”
an article linked within the earlier one says even more.
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/motel-6-calling-ice-undocumented-guests-phoenix-immigration-lawyers-9683244 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/motel-6-calling-ice-und...
It appears to be a voluntary practice and they may even sell/be compensated for the list by ICE.