A Brooklyn coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, has banned Congressman Dan Goldman due to his pro-Israel views, leading to a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation.
The controversy began when Poetica Coffee posted a now-deleted message on social media criticizing Goldman, a Democratic congressman from New York, for his support of Israel. The post included derogatory language, referring to Goldman as a 'racist' and 'fascist' and mocking his coffee order with the phrase 'genocide juice.'
Goldman expressed disappointment over the ban, stating that he had a positive interaction with the barista during his visit. The DOJ's civil rights division has opened an investigation into Poetica Coffee for potential discrimination against Goldman based on his political beliefs. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon indicated that the actions of the coffee shop could be illegal under federal law.
The incident raises questions about free speech, discrimination, and the treatment of public figures based on their political beliefs. It also highlights the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on local politics.
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“It’s a reflection, I think, of a sad state of affairs that without knowing me, we could have had such a nice interaction.”
“Federal law prohibits public accommodations such as coffee shops from discriminating against patrons based on their race, religion, or national origin.”
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