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What did the City Life staff and members do to address the eviction issue during the pandemic?
What did the City Life staff and members do to address the eviction issue during the pandemic?
- Filed individual lawsuits against eviction
- Appealed to the state governor for intervention
- Organized virtual town hall meetings
- Protested on the steps of Housing Court (correct)
Why did many people think shutting down the Housing Court was impossible?
Why did many people think shutting down the Housing Court was impossible?
- They believed the court was already shut down
- They believed the court was essential for the functioning of the housing system
- They perceived it as a drastic and unprecedented action (correct)
- They thought the judge wouldn't respond to the protest
What did the new state law achieve in relation to eviction and foreclosure?
What did the new state law achieve in relation to eviction and foreclosure?
- It mandated eviction without court proceedings
- It established a process for expedited evictions
- It provided financial assistance to landlords
- It imposed a temporary halt on eviction and foreclosure (correct)
Why do the neighbors in Roxbury have a higher risk of getting Covid-19?
Why do the neighbors in Roxbury have a higher risk of getting Covid-19?
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What was the outcome of the collective efforts in response to the eviction issue during the pandemic?
What was the outcome of the collective efforts in response to the eviction issue during the pandemic?
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