Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment law but impact remains uncertain

President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) "the law of the land," but its practical impact remains uncertain. This statement comes just days before he leaves office. The ERA aims to ensure gender equality under U.S. law. It was first proposed in 1923 and passed Congress in 1972 but has faced challenges in ratification. The Senate blocked its ratification in 2023. Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the ERA in 2020, but opponents argue the deadline has passed. The National Archivist stated the ERA cannot be certified due to legal and procedural issues.