The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fathi Abdulrahim Harara, owner of Jerusalem Coffee House, alleging discrimination against Jewish patrons. The complaint, lodged in the Northern District of California, cites two separate incidents in which a Jewish customer was questioned about his faith and subsequently told to leave the establishment. This legal action is part of the broader scrutiny of rising antisemitism and pro-Palestinian sentiment in the U.S., particularly during a politically charged climate influenced by the Trump administration's focus on these issues.
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit against the owner of Jerusalem Coffee House for allegedly discriminating against Jewish customers, violating Title II of the Civil Rights Act.
The lawsuit was prompted by two incidents where Fathi Abdulrahim Harara allegedly confronted Jewish customers, including one who was asked if he was Jewish and then later told to 'get out' of the cafe.
The situation occurs amid rising concerns about antisemitism in the U.S. and actions by the Trump administration targeting pro-Palestinian sentiments, particularly in universities.
Zionism, a 19th-century Jewish nationalist movement aimed at establishing a Jewish state in Palestine, has become a contentious topic, as highlighted by the incidents at the coffee shop.
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