New York lawmaker says it’s ‘sad’ that a cafe banned him over his pro-Israel views
Summary
New York Congressman Dan Goldman was banned from a Brooklyn coffee shop because of his support for Israel. The US Justice Department is now investigating the coffee shop for possible discrimination.Key Facts
- Dan Goldman is a Democratic Congressman representing New York’s 10th district.
- Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn banned Goldman due to his pro-Israel views and posted about it on social media.
- The coffee shop later refunded his purchase and deleted the controversial post.
- The US Justice Department's civil rights division announced it is investigating the coffee shop for discrimination.
- Goldman said he prefers resources be used to investigate antisemitism against people without a public platform.
- The coffee shop’s post accused Goldman of supporting groups involved in genocide and racism.
- Goldman attended an Israel Day parade and expressed pride in celebrating Israel as a nation, distinguishing it from its government.
- Poetica Coffee describes itself as a welcoming place honoring the concept of treating guests with dignity.
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