# Eviction moratorium and unpaid rents, are people doomed? **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [July 25, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eviction-moratorium-and-unpaid-rents-are-people-doomed/947253 "2021-07-25T15:00:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 113
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eviction-moratorium-and-unpaid-rents-are-people-doomed/947253/113 "2021-09-01T21:56:38Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > As I understand it, that’s not what the Court necessarily decided. They decided that the CDC was an example of improperly delegated power Yup. Basically, congress needs to do this. The CDC cannot. From their [decision](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf): > It is indisputable that the public has a strong interest in combating the spread of the COVID–19 Delta variant. But our system does not permit agencies to act unlawfully even in pursuit of desirable ends. Cf. Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, 343 U. S. 579, 582, 585–586 (1952) (concluding that even the Government’s belief that its action “was necessary to avert a national catastrophe” could not overcome a lack of congressional authorization). It is up to Congress, not the CDC, to decide whether the public interest merits further action here. > > * * * > > If a federally imposed eviction moratorium is to continue, Congress must specifically authorize it. The application to vacate stay presented to THE CHIEF JUSTICE and by him referred to the Court is granted. I wonder if an Executive Order would be enough? The supreme court allowed the internment of Japanese-Americans based only on an executive order. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eviction-moratorium-and-unpaid-rents-are-people-doomed/947253)._