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June 22, 2026
DOJ Investigates NYC Coffee Shop for Denying Service to Pro-Israel Congressman
- The DOJ has opened an investigation into Poetica Coffee for allegedly violating federal anti-discrimination laws by denying service to Rep. Dan Goldman due to his support for Israel.
- Poetica Coffee issued a refund to Goldman after he visited with his daughter, stating they would have turned him away if recognized.
- Goldman expressed disappointment over the shop's social media post, which included derogatory remarks about him and his political stance.
3 Sources
- Cafe Tells Congressman He’s Not Welcome Because of His Stance on IsraelJun 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM · NYT
- NYC coffee shop bans pro-Israel politician in hostile social post: 'we don’t serve... genocide enablers'Jun 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM · Fox News
- DOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politicianJun 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM · Fox News