The smart lawyers at Columbia Law School called the ERA project. These smart lawyers are suggesting other possible ways to make the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) become the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It explains a few things that Congress could do to help with this.
First, Congress could say that they have the ultimate power to decide how the amendment process works. They could resolve any disagreements or questions about how the amendment should be ratified and stop the courts from getting involved.
Second, Congress could make it clear that they can take action to propose and pass amendments. They can decide if they need to do it all in one session or over multiple sessions. They have the power to set the rules for themselves in this process.
A summary of the legal ways to get ERA to be the 28th Amendment by Columbia Law School
Lastly, it suggests that the Senate should not use the filibuster, which is a way to delay or block a decision, when it comes to voting on the ERA. Amending the Constitution is a really important democratic process, and the filibuster can make it harder for things to get done.
So, the document is basically talking about different ways Congress can help move the ERA closer to becoming an amendment. It’s all about making sure everyone is treated equally under the law.