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In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« on: January 17, 2025, 03:07:15 pm »
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In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
Despite Biden's proclamation, the ERA cannot become law without further action by Congress or the courts
By Tatyana Tandanpolie
Staff Reporter

President Joe Biden stated Friday that he believes the Equal Rights Amendment, which guarantees equal rights for women, to be "the law of the land." The surprising announcement came at the eleventh hour of his presidency and sparked celebration among the amendment's backers.

"It is long past time to recognize the will of the American people. In keeping with my oath and duty to Constitution and country, I affirm what I believe and what three-fourths of the states have ratified: the 28th Amendment is the law of the land, guaranteeing all Americans equal rights and protections under the law regardless of their sex," Biden said in a statement Friday.

There's just one caveat: Biden's declaration does not have any formal effect because the executive branch does not have a direct role in the amendment process.

In order for the ERA to go into effect, it would have to be formally published or certified by the National Archivist.  Per NPR, the White House told reporters on a conference call that Biden will not be ordering the archivist to certify and publish the ERA. A senior administration official said that the archivist's role is "purely ministerial," and the archivist is required to publish the amendment once it is ratified.  ...
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2025, 03:09:14 pm »
Bonchie
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Libs: “Misinformation is a threat to democracy and must be policed by the government.”
Also libs: “Joe Biden can just decree a new constitutional amendment.”
12:48 PM · Jan 17, 2025

Sarah Isgur
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Imagine if Donald Trump just declared that he had amended the Constitution despite every court and the archivist denying its legitimacy.
1:36 PM · Jan 17, 2025

Mike Lee
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Deeming a proposed, but unratified amendment into existence as part of the Constitution isn’t just lawless
It’s anti-constitutional
Biden’s gone off the deep end—far more so than I ever expected
5:27 PM · Jan 17, 2025

Mike Lee
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Deeming an unratified constitutional amendment into existence is as bad as deeming a ratified constitutional amendment out of existence
5:57 PM · Jan 17, 2025



omg, could she be any stupider?
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2025, 03:13:59 pm »
Biden thinks he can unilaterally declare a 28th Amendment to the Constitution — which, of course, he can't do because it wasn't ratified in time.

https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1880333008752021912
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2025, 03:37:07 pm »
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2025, 03:38:34 pm »
What a jagoff.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2025, 03:47:13 pm »
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Libs: Twitter is dead

The President of the United States: Tweets are a valid form of amending the constitution.
2:38 PM · Jan 17, 2025
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2025, 04:05:30 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on January 17, 2025, 03:13:59 pm
Biden thinks he can unilaterally declare a 28th Amendment to the Constitution — which, of course, he can't do because it wasn't ratified in time.

https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1880333008752021912

WTF!!!
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2025, 04:07:17 pm »
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2025, 04:18:15 pm »
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3 more days

I hope it’s not too many.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2025, 05:06:47 pm »
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President Biden just declared that the Equal Rights Amendment is now a valid part of the Constitution, and should be considered the law of the land.

This is an incredible moment for reproductive freedom, and a historic day for equality – especially with Americans facing the further degradation of reproductive freedom as the incoming administration takes power.

Now, women living in states with restrictions on their reproductive freedoms can – and should – file suits to overturn these unconstitutional laws that discriminate on the basis of sex. I know they will have ample support as they seek justice, and I promise to stand by their side in this fight.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2025, 05:10:51 pm »
Stupid abounds.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2025, 06:11:17 pm »
Quote from: Lando Lincoln on January 17, 2025, 05:10:51 pm
Stupid abounds.
Take Kirsten Gillibrand, for example.  And, of course, Kamala. *****rollingeyes*****

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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2025, 06:14:17 pm »
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The number of people celebrating the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment only to follow up with OH WAIT, NEVER MIND on Bluesky almost makes me feel sorry for them.
Almost.
Shame on Biden and the Democrats for doing this to their dozens of supporters.
2:57 PM · Jan 17, 2025

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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2025, 06:37:59 pm »
How did this get started...did a young Biden staffer tell Biden...maybe it was a practical joke  :shrug:
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2025, 06:53:31 pm »
Quote from: mystery-ak on January 17, 2025, 06:37:59 pm
How did this get started...did a young Biden staffer tell Biden...maybe it was a practical joke  :shrug:

Hey Joe!  You’re going to bed… NOW!
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2025, 07:10:50 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 17, 2025, 03:38:34 pm
What a jagoff.

That might be an insult to masturbation.  :rolling:
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2025, 07:30:42 pm »
Wake up, People!

This is a purely tactical strategy to put the Trump Administration and more so...the Republican Party on the defensive as the 2026 mid-term campaigns begin.

It's simply another version of Roe-v-Wade's judicial defeat having the GOP an adversary of Women's Rights and their votes.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2025, 07:45:26 pm »
It is not just symbolic.
It is evidence Biden is not obeying the Constitution which he swore to protect.

He thinks himself a dictator that decides the law.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2025, 08:16:36 pm »
Quote from: IsailedawayfromFR on January 17, 2025, 07:45:26 pm
It is not just symbolic.
It is evidence Biden is not obeying the Constitution which he swore to protect.

He thinks himself a dictator that decides the law.

That's perfectly fine.

In three short days, Joe Biden will only be the Emperor of Ice Cream.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2025, 08:22:05 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on January 17, 2025, 06:14:17 pm
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The number of people celebrating the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment only to follow up with OH WAIT, NEVER MIND on Bluesky almost makes me feel sorry for them.
Almost.
Shame on Biden and the Democrats for doing this to their dozens of supporters.
2:57 PM · Jan 17, 2025

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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
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Quote from: bigheadfred on January 17, 2025, 05:06:47 pm
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President Biden just declared that the Equal Rights Amendment is now a valid part of the Constitution, and should be considered the law of the land.

This is an incredible moment for reproductive freedom, and a historic day for equality – especially with Americans facing the further degradation of reproductive freedom as the incoming administration takes power.

Now, women living in states with restrictions on their reproductive freedoms can – and should – file suits to overturn these unconstitutional laws that discriminate on the basis of sex. I know they will have ample support as they seek justice, and I promise to stand by their side in this fight.

Come on, ladies of the Briefing Room. Let’s go burn our bras!
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2025, 10:49:46 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on January 17, 2025, 03:13:59 pm
Biden thinks he can unilaterally declare a 28th Amendment to the Constitution — which, of course, he can't do because it wasn't ratified in time.

Virginia voted it down twice.
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
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Re: In symbolic gesture, Biden claims the Equal Rights Amendment is now the "law of the land"
« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2025, 03:25:54 am »
Quote from: Lando Lincoln on January 17, 2025, 05:10:51 pm
Stupid abounds.

I keep saying, You can't fix Stupid!!!

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