The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into a New York City coffee shop chain following a social media post indicating it would have refused service to Congressman Dan Goldman due to his pro-Israel stance. The post, made by the business, stated they would have denied service had they recognized Goldman during a recent visit. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is leading the probe, and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the investigation on X, formerly known as Twitter. The DOJ will determine if the coffee shop’s actions violated federal civil rights laws. The investigation will assess whether the business engaged in discrimination based on political affiliation or viewpoint. No further details regarding the scope or timeline of the investigation were immediately released.