The archivist has said he will follow the DOJ advice unless a final federal court decision overrides it. But Herring called those actions “purported rescissions,” saying the Constitution does not give governments the power to rescind such votes. ADThe archivist’s decision to follow the DOJ advice, unless a final federal court decision is issued, “underscores the need for the courts to put this to rest,” Herring said. ADA lawsuit opposing ratification was filed in Alabama last year by the attorneys general of Alabama, Louisiana and South Dakota. Another lawsuit supports ratification and was filed in Massachusetts by Equal Means Equal, the Yellow Roses and Katherine Weitbrecht.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2020 15:36 UTC