On September 15, 2024, the Muhammad Law Center, in partnership with EZINNÉ LAW PLLC, filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The suit challenges the actions of Crown Point and Winfield Police Departments during a June 14, 2024 incident involving the Reed-Hobbs family.
The lawsuit alleges multiple violations of federal law, including:

1. Fourth Amendment violations (unlawful search and seizure, excessive force)
2. Fourteenth Amendment violations (equal protection)
3. Americans with Disabilities Act violations
4. False arrest and imprisonment

Plaintiffs contend that officers racially profiled family members, used excessive force, conducted an unlawful home invasion, and failed to accommodate a disabled family member. These actions, combined with a history of racial discrimination in policing, deprive Black residents of equal protection under the law.
The case seeks compensatory damages and aims to catalyze reforms in police practices to prevent future civil rights violations against Black residents.