Equal Rights Amendment for women in NY may protect illegal immigrants, men in women’s sports
By Natalia Mittelstadt Published: April 7, 2024 11:20pm
Democrats and liberal organizations are promoting the New York Equal Rights Amendment for the state constitution as beneficial for women and reproductive rights while critics argue that it could prevent discrimination against illegal immigrants, biological men in women’s sports, pedophiles, and weaken parental rights.
In November, New York voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution with the ERA, which advocates claim will protect women’s, reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. However, at least one civil rights attorney says that the amendment will open the door to protecting illegal immigrants, biological men in women’s sports, and pedophiles from discrimination.