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Dead Amendment Walking

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Judicial Legitimacy and the ERA Debate

This chapter explores the ongoing controversy surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the arguments against reviving it. It examines the challenges of communicating the significance of judicial decisions to the public while highlighting the U.S. Supreme Court's unique power and the decline in public confidence in its legitimacy. The discussion emphasizes the potential implications for democracy if trust in the judicial system continues to erode.

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