CPC STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT'S EVICTION MORATORIUM DECISION

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

Date: 6/30/21

Press Contacts: Carlyn Cowen, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer | 919-637-6866 | ccowen@cpc-nyc.org

CPC Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Eviction Moratorium Decision

New York, NY – On Thursday, August 12th, the U.S. Supreme Court made a 6-3 decision to block part of New York State’s eviction moratorium. The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is deeply disappointed in this decision as it strips tenants of their protections in the middle of a health crisis. Under this decision, tenants can no longer avoid eviction by submitting a hardship declaration.

“The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision is not only disappointing but also dangerous. 60% of Asian American New Yorkers are struggling with rent, and this decision will risk the health of many New Yorkers, especially with the Delta variant on the rise. No one should be housing insecure, especially during a pandemic. Relief for tenants such as extending the eviction moratorium should be our number one priority right now” said Wayne Ho, President & CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council. 

At a time when the end of the eviction moratorium is fast approaching, this decision disproportionately harms Asian Americans, communities of color, immigrants and low-income New Yorkers. Over the past few months, we have witnessed the confusion and frustrations over the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) from its delay in payments to its lengthy application process. CPC has been working with community members to apply for ERAP because it has been a challenging process for many. We need to ensure that ERAP as a program is streamlined and responsive to all New Yorkers. Residents must receive their relief immediately, which will also ensure that small landlords get rental payments. Lastly, we urge our State legislators to return to session to extend the eviction moratorium to June 2022.

CPC is a member of the Housing Justice for All Coalition. Please refer to their website for actions you can take next week and beyond to extend the eviction moratorium and ensure ERAP reaches all New Yorkers who need it. 

ABOUT CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career. 

關於華策會
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區 及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。