Future of eviction moratorium unknown after ruling; here's how it could affect Michigan There is now uncertainty for thousands of metro Detroit renters after a federal judge ruled the CDC overstepped its authority when it issued a nationwide eviction moratorium. Posted at 5:27 AM, May 06, 2021 and last updated 2021-05-06 05:27:34-04 (WXYZ) â There is now uncertainty for thousands of metro Detroit renters after a federal judge ruled the CDC overstepped its authority when it issued a nationwide eviction moratorium. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen eviction protections extended and fought in court. President Joe Biden's administration already has an appeal in the works, so there's a chance a stay could be issued on the ruling while it works its way through the legal system.