Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment should be seen as ratified despite deadline issues
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President Joe Biden stated that the Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as ratified, despite missing the congressional deadline for approval. He emphasized the need for equal rights under the law for all Americans. The National Archives confirmed that the amendment cannot be certified due to the expired deadline. They reiterated that legal and procedural issues remain unchanged. Biden's announcement comes just days before he is succeeded by Donald Trump. A rally supporting the amendment is planned outside the National Archives.