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Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment as Law, But Certification Remains Unclear

President Biden announces the Equal Rights Amendment, reigniting debates over gender equality amid uncertainty about formal certification.

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  1. 'This Is a Victory': Biden Affirms ERA Has Been 'Ratified' and Law of the Land

    President Biden's declaration marks a crucial affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment, echoing a long-overdue recognition of equality that advocates believe is essential for safeguarding reproductive rights and protecting marginalized communities.

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  2. Biden’s Shocking Claim on the ERA

    President Biden's claim that the Equal Rights Amendment is American law serves to highlight the left's troubling tendency to manipulate constitutional principles, undermining the very due process of ratification that the Framers sought to uphold.

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  3. Biden’s official X account draws mockery with reference to constitutional amendment that doesn’t exist

    President Biden's push for the Equal Rights Amendment reflects a strong commitment to ensuring that women’s equality is recognized and enshrined in the Constitution, despite significant political and procedural obstacles obstructing its path.

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  4. Biden Says ERA Is Ratified, But Supreme Court Gets Final Say

    Biden's decision to declare the Equal Rights Amendment ratified reflects an audacious attempt to revive a long-simmering issue of equality, even in the face of legal hurdles and opposition that are likely to end up in the conservative-dominated Supreme Court.

    Biden Says ERA Is Ratified, But Supreme Court Gets Final Say

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  5. Biden Says States Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to Constitution

    Biden’s false declaration marks a low point in his presidency and a sour note on which to end his four years in the White House.

    Biden Says States Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to Constitution

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  6. That’s Not How Constitutional Amendments Work

    Biden's recent declaration about the Equal Rights Amendment, while celebrated by some, ultimately falls short as a genuine effort to change the Constitution, highlighting a lack of substantive action rather than mere aspirational rhetoric.

    That’s Not How Constitutional Amendments Work

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  7. Biden attempts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment by blog post

    Joe Biden's claim that the Equal Rights Amendment is the 'law of the land' lacks legal standing and reflects more of a political gesture than a commitment to constitutional fidelity, highlighting the limited impact of his presidency.

    Biden attempts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment by blog post

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  8. In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"

    Biden's declaration, although it holds no formal weight, underscores a pivotal moment in the long struggle for gender equality, rallying supporters while highlighting the challenges that remain in fully realizing the Equal Rights Amendment.

    In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"

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  9. Biden's official X account draws mockery with reference to constitutional amendment that doesn't exist

    Despite the fervent push for the Equal Rights Amendment, President Biden's assertion that it is already 'the law of the land' exposes a disconnect between his administration's goals and the legal realities that continue to challenge its ratification.

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  10. Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment law; impact is unclear

    The urgency behind the call for President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment reflects a broader societal necessity to enshrine gender equality into the fabric of American law, despite political hurdles that threaten its progress.

    Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment law; impact is unclear

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  11. Biden just announced there’s a new constitutional amendment. Huh?

    Biden's assertion that the Equal Rights Amendment is law feels more like a strategic maneuver than a genuine commitment to women's rights, as he fails to take the crucial step of instructing the National Archives to publish the amendment.

    Biden just announced there’s a new constitutional amendment. Huh?

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  12. Equal Rights Amendment: Could Biden's ratification alter women's rights?

    Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as ratified underscores a critical moment in the pursuit of gender equality, though its actual legal impact remains uncertain and contentious.

    Equal Rights Amendment: Could Biden's ratification alter women's rights?

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  13. ‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified

    Biden's strong endorsement of the Equal Rights Amendment reflects a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the United States, while simultaneously highlighting the complexities and challenges that remain in enshrining this principle into law.

    ‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified

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  14. Biden says Equal Rights Amendment should be seen as part of US constitution

    Biden's determination to elevate the Equal Rights Amendment as a ratified addition to the Constitution underscores his administration's ongoing commitment to gender equality, even as legal ambiguities loom over its certification.

    Biden says Equal Rights Amendment should be seen as part of US constitution

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  15. Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?

    Biden's declaration, while a gesture of support for the Equal Rights Amendment, ultimately does little to resolve the ongoing disputes surrounding its ratification and the legal intricacies involved.

    Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?

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  16. Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment is the 'Law of the Land.'

    President Biden's declaration regarding the Equal Rights Amendment serves as a powerful acknowledgment of the widespread support for gender equality, even if it faces significant procedural hurdles that may prevent it from being certified.

    Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment is the 'Law of the Land.'

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  17. Biden Says He Ratified New Constitutional Amendment, Despite Opposition

    Biden's declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is the 'law of the land' reflects a decisive moment in recognizing gender equality, despite ongoing legal uncertainties.

    Biden Says He Ratified New Constitutional Amendment, Despite Opposition

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  18. Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear

    While Biden's statement doesn't put the ERA into the Constitution, it does raise new legal questions in the ERA push, suggesting that the administration's late intervention may have missed an opportunity for a more impactful legal strategy.

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Updated: Jan 17th, 2025, 7:53 PM ET

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President Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ‘the law of the land,’ amidst ongoing debates concerning its certification. Despite 38 state ratifications since 2020, the amendment lacks official recognition due to a congressional deadline dispute, eliciting calls for action from lawmakers and advocates. The National Archives insists further congressional or judicial action is necessary for certification. While proponents view Biden's declaration as a boost for gender equality, its practical impact remains uncertain as the issue may head to the Supreme Court.


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