While many Americans assume women already have equal rights protected in the Constitution, the reality is far more complicated. Arlaine will explore where the Equal Rights Amendment stands today, how the absence of explicit constitutional protections impacts women in real and practical ways, and why state courts, including the North Carolina Supreme Court, play a critical role in shaping the rights and opportunities available to women across our state.
This timely discussion will connect the legal landscape to everyday life, examining the challenges women continue to face and what citizens can do right now to help advance equality. Whether you are new to the issue or have followed the ERA for years, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of what's at stake and how you can make a difference.