Activists are anticipating President Biden's announcement that the Equal Rights Amendment should be recognized as ratified, injecting new momentum into the gender equality movement.
The Equal Rights Amendment was sent to the states for ratification in 1972, but has faced significant hurdles in achieving the necessary three-quarters support needed within the designated timeframe.
Virginia's ratification in 2020 marked the 38th state to support the amendment but raises questions about the deadline set by Congress, complicating the path to certification.
The archivist has stated that the amendment cannot be certified under the current rules and that changes to Congress's deadlines or court interpretations may be needed.
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