Airbnb warns that it may expel 'Unite the Right' rally participants

Protesters planning to participate in the “Unite the Right” rally in Washington, D.C., this weekend on the anniversary of the violent clashes in Charlottesville may have some trouble finding a place to stay.

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Airbnb is warning users that if they are found to be in violation of the company’s policies, they could have their reservations canceled and their accounts removed from the home sharing service.

The company is citing its community values as grounds to cut ties with participants of the rallies, which stemmed from a protest last year to protect Confederate statues — which included neo-Nazi groups — but exploded in violence.

“When we identify and determine that there are those who would be pursuing behavior on the Airbnb platform that would be antithetical to the Airbnb Community Commitment, we seek to take appropriate action, which may include removing them from the platform,” according to a statement from Airbnb.

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