The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, California, and its owner. The lawsuit alleges that the coffee shop engaged in discriminatory practices against Jewish customers, a claim the DOJ publicly announced on June 9th.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division issued a strong statement condemning the alleged actions: “It is illegal, intolerable, and reprehensible for any American business open to the public to refuse to serve Jewish customers.”

This legal action underscores the DOJ’s commitment to upholding civil rights. The statement emphasized the department’s dedication to combating anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination, leveraging Title II of the Civil Rights Act and other relevant legislation to protect the rights of all Americans. The DOJ is actively working to ensure equal access and treatment for everyone in public establishments across the nation.