Topline The Department of Justice has moved to appeal the Wednesday decision of a federal judge to overturn the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide halt on evictions, a ruling that left many at risk as an estimated 12 million renters struggle to catch up on payments amid the pandemic. Maricopa County constable Darlene Martinez escorts a family out of their apartment after serving an … [+] eviction order for non-payment on September 30, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images Key Facts D.C. District Judge Dabney Friedrich tossed the CDC’s moratorium in a Wednesday ruling, arguing the agency had exceeded its authority with the temporary ban in violation of the Public Health Service Act. “It is the role of the political branches, and not the courts, to assess the merits of policy measures designed to combat the spread of disease, even during a global pandemic,” wrote Friedrich, acknowledging the significance of the decision. The ban was enacted last September under former President Donald Trump to p… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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