After four years in the White House – and a half-century in Washington – President Joe Biden has said farewell.

The 46th president will likely talk up his achievements on infrastructure, student loan forgiveness, and steering the nation through COVID. The hit musical Hamilton immortalized the first presidential farewell address in the song “One Last Time,

President Joe Biden’s declaration the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land” likely only sets up more debates for Congress and the courts.

Supporters say it is needed to protect against discrimination. Opponents argue the timetable to have it become part of the Constitution has passed.

Legal scholars say President Joe Biden might be right about the Equal Rights Amendment — but his declaration on Friday has no legal significance. In a surprise move on his way out of office, Biden proclaimed that the amendment has met the requirements for ratification and is now part of the Constitution.