Protesters rally around coffee shop after dispute with Jewish congressman

A protest unfolded outside Poetica coffee in Brooklyn following a social media post targeting Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman over his support for Israel. The shop, owned by Uzbek immigrant Parviz Mukhamadkulov, is now under investigation by the Justice Department for alleged discrimination, which federal law strictly prohibits. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Israel-Palestine conflicts and underscores the importance of upholding anti-discrimination laws in public spaces. This case could have broader implications for how social media influences public perception and actions against businesses.