Muhammad v. City Of Rockford et al
| Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad |
| Andrew Thompson, A. Kennington, K Amador, L Aguillian and Rockford Housing Authority |
| 3:2025cv50528 |
| December 22, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Iain D Johnston |
| Margaret J Schneider |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 28 City Defendants' ANSWER to amended complaint and affirmative defenses by L Aguillian, K Amador, A. Kennington, Andrew Thompson(Flores, Matthew) |
| Filing 27 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants L Aguillian, K Amador, A. Kennington, Andrew Thompson by Matthew David Flores (Flores, Matthew) |
| Filing 26 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed L Aguillian waiver sent on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026; K Amador waiver sent on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026; A. Kennington waiver sent on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026; Andrew Thompson waiver sent on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026. Received Via Pro Se Portal On 6/5/26 (Attachments: #1 Kennington, #2 Aguilon, #3 Thompson)(pg, ) |
| Filing 24 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) with certified copy of order dated 04/27/26 and complaint as to Defendants to Defendants L Aguillian, K Amador, A. Kennington, Rockford Housing Authority, Andrew Thompson to the USMS via email for service upon receipt of completed USM 285 forms. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons)(jxk) |
| Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Margaret J. Schneider: Plaintiff's amended complaint #22 may proceed to service. The Court informs Plaintiff that, because he was granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, it is appointing the US Marshal to effectuate service in this case. Plaintiff is directed to fill out a USM-285 form for each Defendant and return the completed forms to the Clerk's Office (Western Division) by 05/18/26. Plaintiff is also encouraged to explore the resources for pro se litigants available on the Court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, particularly the "written guide to filing a case in federal court without an attorney." The Clerk of Court is directed to 1) issue summonses for service of the amended complaint on Defendants Rockford Housing Authority, Andrew Thompson, A. Kennington, K. Amador, and L. Aguillian; 2) send Plaintiff five blank USM-285 forms; and 3) send Plaintiff a copy of this order. The Court appoints the US Marshal to serve Defendants and directs the Marshal to make all reasonable efforts to effect service. The Court authorizes the Marshal to send a request for waiver of service to Defendants in the manner prescribed by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d) before attempting personal service. Mailed notice. (jxk) |
| MAILED Copy of Order dated 04/27/26 to Plaintiff, along with 5 five blank USM-285 forms. (jxk) |
| Filing 22 AMENDED complaint by Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad. (Received at the intake counter on 02/10/26). (jxk) |
Filing 21
ORDER: The amended motion for a preliminary injunction #19 is stricken. The plaintiff's amended complaint is now due 2/13/2026. Failure to amend by that date will result in dismissal of the case. See attached ORDER for details. Signed by the Honorable Iain D. Johnston on 2/5/2026: (yxp, )
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| Filing 20 SUPPLEMENT to motion for preliminary injunction #19 . Received At The Intake Counter On 1/30/26 (pg, ) |
| Filing 19 AMENDED MOTION by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for preliminary injunction. Received At The Intake Counter On 1/27/26 (pg, ) |
| Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Iain D. Johnston: Muhammad's amended application to proceed in forma pauperis #9 is granted. His motion for a preliminary injunction #10 is denied without prejudice. The Court is required to dismiss a case filed in forma pauperis if it determines the action fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). As described by the Court at dkt. 8, charges for trespassing being dismissed does not equate to a trespass ban being unconstitutional or unenforceable. Plaintiff's exhibits attached to his motion for an injunction demonstrate he has twice been permanently banned from the Rockford Housing Authority: once on August 11, 2023 under the name Bobby F. Brookins, for "Illegal live-in / Narcotics / Violent Offender" and again on August 19, 2025 under the name Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for "Non-Resident / Illegal live-in / Previously banned under birth name Bobby Brookins." In the State of Illinois, criminal trespass to real property is defined in part as when a person "enters upon the land of another, after receiving, prior to the entry, notice from the owner or occupant that the entry is forbidden." 720 ILCS 5/21-3(a)(2). Despite having this notice, Muhammad has provided no support for why as a matter of law he still maintains a right to enter the property. Moreover, he provides no support for Rockford Housing Authority's trespass ban being unconstitutional; rather, he has asserted only that it has not resulted in a conviction. Finally, the complaint still falls well short of the requirements of City of Los Angeles vs. Lyons, 461 U.S. 95 (1983). Muhammad is provided until 01/30/2026 to file an amended complaint which states a claim upon which relief may be granted or the civil case will terminate. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #9 granted; Motion for preliminary injunction #10 is denied (yxp, ) |
| Filing 17 Local Rule 3.2. Received At The Intake Counter On 1/13/26 by Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad (pg, ) |
| Filing 16 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to #Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates)#, any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this #LINK# will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. (tg, ) |
| Filing 15 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to #Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates)#, any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this #LINK# will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. (tg, ) |
| Filing 14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Rockford by Matthew David Flores (Flores, Matthew) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Service by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad. (Received by mail in the Clerk's Office on 12/29/25.) (vk) |
| Filing 12 RULE 65(b)(1) Certification. (Received by mail in the Clerk's Office on 12/29/25.) (v ) |
| Filing 11 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad. (Received by mail in the Clerk's Office on 12/29/25.) (vk) |
| Filing 10 MOTION by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for preliminary injunction. (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/29/25.) (Attachments: #1 Attachments) (vk) |
| Filing 9 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/29/25.) (vk) |
| Filing 8 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Iain D. Johnston: Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis #3 is denied without prejudice. The application submitted is incomplete in multiple areas. Plaintiff's motion for a Temporary Restraining Order #4 is denied without prejudice. Ex parte TROs should be granted only under "extremely limited" circumstances. American Can Co. v. Mansukhani, 742 F.2d 314, 321 (7th Cir. 1984). The standards for a Temporary Restraining Order however are the same as that for a Preliminary Injunction. Gray v. Orr, 4 F.Supp. 3d 984, 989 n. 2 (N.D. Ill. 2013). So, the Court must consider whether Plaintiff (1) will suffer irreparable harm before the final resolution, (2) available remedies at law are inadequate, and (3) he has a likelihood of success on the merits. Knox v. Shearing, 637 F. App'x. 226, 228 (7th Cir. 2016). A motion for a TRO must also comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b). On the face of the complaint and motion, Muhammad has, at minimum, failed to demonstrate likelihood of success on the merits. He merely states that he was twice trespassed and charged, but that the offenses were dismissed. Charges being dismissed does not equate to a trespass ban being unconstitutional. In fact, he has provided nothing to support his claim that the threat of continued enforcement is unconstitutional. What's more, Plaintiff's requested injunctive relief runs afoul of City of Los Angeles v. Lyons, 461 U.S. 95 (1983) as there is no evidence or even allegations that he is likely to suffer an injury in the future. Furthermore, Plaintiff has failed to certify any efforts made to give notice and the reasons why it should not be required. Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1) (B). Prior to submitting an amended motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiff shall provide Defendants notice, which need not be formal service but shall comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b). Finally, Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee or submit a completed application to proceed in forma pauperis by January 7, 2026. The completed application should provide information as to Plaintiff's last employer, his spouse's last employer, and details on their contributions towards seven dependents with reportedly no income in the last 12 months. Mailed notice (jp, ) |
| CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (jp, ) |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Judge Iain D. Johnston. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Margaret J. Schneider. Case assignment: Random assignment. (jp, ) |
| Filing 7 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Dismissal & Pending Federal Injunction by Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 5 DECLARATION of Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 4 EMERGENCY MOTION by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for Temporary Restraining Order (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 3 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
| Filing 1 RECEIVED COMPLAINT by Amir Abdullah Saladin Muhammad; (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/22/2025.) (jp, ) |
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