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In light of these complications, President Biden has leaned on interpretations from legal scholars to support his position. He referenced the American Bar Association's perspective, stating that a deadline for ratification may not hold constitutional weight. Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, he emphasized the importance of the ERA, asserting that it has cleared all hurdles to be integrated into the U.S. Constitution.
In a powerful assertion, he declared, “Now, the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land. Now. It’s the 28th amendment to the Constitution.” This declaration underscores the administration's confidence in the importance and necessity of the ERA in today's society.