Oakland Coffee Shop Accused of Discrimination in Federal Lawsuit

Oakland coffee shop accused of discrimination in federal lawsuit

An Oakland coffee shop accused of refusing service to Jewish customers last year is now being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Justice Department Sues Coffee House for Refusal to Serve Jewish

The Justice Department announced that it filed a lawsuit against Fathi Abdulrahim Harara and Native Grounds LLC, the owners of the Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, California. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants discriminated against Jewish customers, in violation of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion,