The Battle for Equal Rights: Biden’s Last-Minute Move

President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected, as some argue the amendment's ratification deadline passed long ago. Five states even rescinded their approval. The National Archives’ archivist, Dr.

Colleen Shogan, has already stated she can’t certify the amendment due to legal concerns. The ultimate decision may lie with the courts. This action comes as Biden uses his presidential powers to push through various executive actions before leaving office. Some of these actions, like granting clemency to nonviolent offenders, are harder to reverse. Others, like the ERA, are likely to face significant pushback.

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