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Coffee shop bans lawmaker over pro-Israel views, faces investigation
A coffee shop in Brooklyn has banned a lawmaker due to his pro-Israel stance, prompting a federal investigation. The lawmaker expressed disappointment over the decision. (sources: theguardian, nbcnews, reuters, foxnews)
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Modern Action Briefing
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn announced that it would not serve Congressman Dan Goldman, citing his pro-Israel views in a social media post. The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating the coffee shop.
- Poetica Coffee shared a post on social media stating that it does not serve individuals it labels as 'genocide enablers.'
- Congressman Dan Goldman expressed sadness over being banned from the coffee shop due to his views on Israel.
- The Department of Justice is investigating the coffee shop's actions and social media post.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding views on Israel and the implications for businesses expressing political stances.
Top coverage · 5 sources
theguardianNew York lawmaker says it’s ‘sad’ that a cafe banned him over his pro-Israel viewsnbcnewsCoffeeshop tells Rep. Dan Goldman he’s not welcome over his pro-Israel viewsreutersDOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmakerfoxnewsDOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politician