Scalia says the ERA does not prohibit discrimination by women . The ERA was first proposed in 1970 , but a second proposal was not ratified . Women 's groups , key issue , fresh call to protect womens rights .
Scalia says the Constitution does not prohibit discrimination by sex . The ERA was first proposed in 1923 , but a 1972 proposal was not ratified . Women 's groups , key lawmakers issue fresh call to protect womens rights .