Biden announces support for Equal Rights Amendment as ratified despite certification hurdles

President Joe Biden announced that the Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as ratified, emphasizing the need for gender equality. He stated that three-fourths of states have approved the amendment, which aims to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex. Despite Biden's statement, the amendment's certification remains uncertain. The National Archives leader noted it cannot be certified due to a deadline set by Congress. A rally supporting the amendment is planned outside the National Archives. The Equal Rights Amendment was proposed in 1972 and aimed for ratification by 1979, later extended to 1982. Virginia became the 38th state to ratify it in 2020, but certification requires action from Congress or the courts.