rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/minnesota-eviction-and-foreclosure-moratorium?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-minnesota-eviction-and-foreclosure-moratorium' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia / United Renters for Justice https://actionnetwork.org/groups/inquilinxs-unidxs-por-justicia-renters-united-for-justice https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/petitions/photos/000/161/572/normal/IU_Moratorium-01.png Minnesota’s Governor Walz has declared a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 for the safety and wellbeing of all Minnesotans. In an already deepening housing and economic crisis we demand an *immediate moratorium on all evictions and foreclosures* in Minnesota. The State of Minnesota must stand with and defend our neighbors with the fewest resources and safety nets and stop the escalation of the devastating economic effects of the pandemic. No Minnesotan deserves to lose their home, or be put at risk for attending a displacement court proceeding, because of this virus. Cities and states across the country are moving forward moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures, and many have already begun to pass them. The gathering of community members in urban housing courts in large numbers is a public health hazard, especially because residents who are sick are unable to miss court hearings without facing eviction as a consequence. Community members will not have access to the normal safety nets to access legal representation to prevent evictions, and are already facing economic hardship due to layoffs, decreased hours, and family care due to the virus. The State of Minnesota must enact a moratorium on all eviction and foreclosure proceedings via legislation or via declaration. Minnesotans need a moratorium on eviction immediately. Until this happens, County Sheriffs across the state must not spend their resources on enforcing family displacement actions such as Writs of Recovery. Our communities cannot face being forced out of their homes at the same time as we face this public health emergency. Housing and District courts must decline to litigate in all housing matters and suspend proceedings until the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. District Courts should vacate all default judgments from March 13th, 2020 - the beginning of Minnesota’s State of Emergency - and suspend further cases. We will not allow our neighbors to be evicted and foreclosed on as we put our community focus towards #HealthNotEvictions To add your organization’s name to this petition fill out this form: http://bit.ly/mn-orgs https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/minnesota-eviction-and-foreclosure-moratorium