Biden announces Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as ratified
President Joe Biden announced that the Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as ratified, emphasizing the support from three-fourths of the states. This statement comes amid ongoing debates about gender equality in the U.S. Constitution. Despite Biden's assertion, the National Archives has stated it cannot certify the amendment due to a deadline set by Congress. The amendment, aimed at prohibiting gender discrimination, was first proposed in 1972. A rally is planned outside the National Archives, highlighting continued advocacy for the amendment. The amendment was ratified by Virginia in 2020, bringing the total to 38 states.