That edict will die. It was super narrow actually and based on the usual hokum.
1st) It actually only applied to places that had "federal funds" expended. Things like VA or FHA loans or took Section 8 vouchers. Things like that. So if the joint was privately owned or conventional finance, they had nuttin honey.
2nd) They kept trying to find ways to justify their overreach by claiming "models". They predicted, projected, pulled numbers out deh arse using "models" that said many would get sick and die if they had to live with friends or relatives if they couldn't find another place. 17% was the number they fabricated.
3rd) it got struct down in Texas by another judge as well.
4th) fun trivia question; What is a common thread between Mad Cow disease and COVID-19?
What do you think is going to happen? Kick the can down the road another couple of months? I see where CA is paying rent for people who can't pay in addition to paying unemployment benefits for people who never had a job.
I can't believe the CDC has this power. No wonder many don't want the pandemic to end-free rent, free money and don't have to drive into work. Do some occasional looting and its all good.
Originally Posted by gnadfly
Trivia answer: The carnage and impact of both were based on "modelling" developed by Neil Furguson.