Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment should be seen as ratified

President Joe Biden stated that the Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as ratified, emphasizing its importance for gender equality. He noted that three-fourths of states have approved it, calling it a law guaranteeing equal rights. Despite Biden's assertion, the National Archives leader indicated the amendment cannot be certified due to a missed deadline. The amendment was first proposed in 1972, with Virginia being the last state to ratify it in 2020. A rally is planned outside the National Archives to support the amendment. However, the process for certification remains unclear, as it requires action from Congress or the courts to change the deadline.