Class-action lawsuit claims Arizona motel violated privacy of Hispanic guests that led to the arrest of some peopleMotel 6 to pay $7.6m to settle claims it gave guest lists to immigration agentsMotel 6 will pay up to $7.6m to Hispanic guests to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit claiming it violated their privacy by regularly providing guest lists to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents. Up to $5.6m will go to Motel 6 guests who faced immigration removal proceedings after their personal information was shared. Another $1m was set aside for guests who were questioned or interrogated by immigration authorities, with each guest receiving $1,000. Motel 6 will also pay up to $1.3m for the plaintiffs’ legal fees and administrative costs. Motel 6’s management company, G6 Hospitality, has said it ordered its more than 1,400 US and Canadian locations in September to stop voluntarily giving guest lists to Ice agents.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2018 12:29 UTC