Black moms and pregnant women forced out of their homes in metro Detroit face health and safety threats

Detroit had 20,370 eviction cases filed in 2025. But evictions that do not go through the formal court process are not included in the city’s official eviction data.

By: Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Ohio State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 18, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 hours, 28 minutes ago

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By Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Ohio State University

Is everyone entitled to a fair process before being forced out of their home?

The state of Michigan says “yes,” but the reality is often very different and the consequences are severe. In Michigan, landlords need a court order to evict a tenant.

The formal eviction process includes several steps and concludes only when a judge signs an order saying a tenant has to move.

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