DOJ investigating New York City coffee shop that banned pro-Israel congressman
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a coffee shop in New York City that said it would have refused service to Representative Daniel Goldman, who supports Israel. The coffee shop made this statement in a social media post, which has since been deleted.Key Facts
- The investigation is being conducted by the DOJ's Civil Rights Division.
- The coffee shop is called Poetica Coffee and is located in New York City.
- Poetica Coffee posted on Instagram that it would refuse service to Rep. Daniel Goldman if it recognized him.
- Rep. Daniel Goldman is a member of Congress who supports Israel.
- The Instagram post from the coffee shop was deleted after the incident gained attention.
- Harmeet Dhillon, U.S. Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, announced the investigation.
- The refusal of service is being examined for potential civil rights violations.
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