Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment as law of the land but faces legal and political hurdles

President Joe Biden stated that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) should be considered "the law of the land," following its ratification by three-fourths of the states. However, legal challenges and political hurdles may prevent it from being formally recognized. National Archivist Colleen Shogan must sign the amendment for it to become law. She has indicated that further action is needed to address the 1982 ratification deadline, which complicates the process, especially with Republicans controlling Congress. Supporters of the ERA plan to protest for Shogan's signature. They argue that the amendment should already be law after Virginia's ratification. The future of the ERA remains uncertain amid potential legal battles and political opposition.