The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Jerusalem Coffee House for alleged discrimination against Jewish customers, detailing incidents occurring in 2024. The lawsuit cites occasions where customers wearing Star of David hats were removed from the establishment, reflecting a pattern of antisemitic behavior. This legal action, emphasizing the commitment to combating antisemitism, claims that such discriminatory practices are illegal and intolerable. The coffee shop, which opened in 2023, has been touted as a cultural hub but is now facing serious legal repercussions for its alleged exclusionary policies.
…it is illegal, intolerable, and reprehensible for any American business open to the public to refuse to serve Jewish customers. This lawsuit is part of the justice department's work combatting antisemitism.
The lawsuit centers on multiple encounters from 2024, where Jewish customers were discriminated against, highlighting serious civil rights violations by the Jerusalem Coffee House.
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