President Biden's Administration, Tuesday, issued a Targeted Moratorium on Evictions, in areas Hardest Hit by COVID-19, Replacing a Nationwide Evictions Freeze, that Expired Saturday, despite Legal concerns about doing so Unilaterally.

The New Action, in effect for 60 days, Bans Evictions in Counties with High rates of COVID-19 Transmission, reflecting where the, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Recommends Vaccinated Residents Mask Indoors and in Public Settings.

CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky, signed the Order, Tuesday evening, after Biden Confirmed, the move earlier in the day.

The President said he sought Input from Constitutional Scholars to determine whether the CDC had the Legal Authority to Issue a New Evictions Action, but it was Unclear whether it could pass Constitutional muster.

"There are several key scholars who think that it may, and it's worth the effort," Biden said.

Biden urges Landlords to Pause Evictions as White House Scrambles for Solutions to Extend Moratorium

Read the CDC's release: CDC Issues Eviction Order in Areas of Substantial and High Transmission.

Biden said that Pending Litigation will "probably give some additional time" for Rental Assistance Funds to Flow. Biden said his hope is the New Targeted Action would in some way Cover close to 90% of Americans who are Renters.

"It is intended to target specific areas of the country where cases are rapidly increasing, which likely would be exacerbated by mass evictions," the Order reads.

Outside the Capitol Tuesday afternoon, Schumer Applauded Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO, 1st District), who had Camped on the Capitol Steps, since Friday, to draw Attention to the Issue.

"You did this," Schumer said.

Bush and fellow Progressive House Member, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY, 14th District), held a Mini Dance Party, as they Celebrated the News.










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