Black women in Detroit face eviction without court orders
A study finds Black mothers and pregnant women in metro Detroit are often evicted without following Michigan's required legal process.
Michigan law requires court orders
State rules mandate that landlords must obtain a judge-signed order before removing a tenant. This formal process applies even when rent is unpaid or a lease expires. Landlords cannot legally retaliate against tenants who request repairs by skipping these steps.
Official counts miss many cases
Detroit filed 20,370 eviction cases in 2025 according to official records. Research suggests the actual number of evictions is twice as high because many landlords ignore the law. This gap hides the true scale of displacement for vulnerable residents.
Study covers nearly 1,500 women
The research team collected data from almost 1,500 Black women aged 18 to 46. Participants live in the metro Detroit area and include mothers and pregnant individuals. Their stories highlight the severe health and safety threats caused by illegal evictions.
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