Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment as law of the land sparking legal challenges
President Joe Biden announced that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now the 28th Amendment and "the law of the land." He claims this follows the ratification by three-fourths of the states, with Virginia being the last state to ratify in 2020. Despite Biden's declaration, legal experts note significant hurdles remain. The National Archives has not certified the ERA, citing expired ratification deadlines and rescinded approvals from some states. Legal challenges are expected as Biden prepares to leave office. Biden's statement is seen as symbolic, with limited immediate impact on gender equality efforts. The amendment process does not involve presidential authority, and the National Archives maintains that the legal issues surrounding the ERA remain unresolved.