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The American Bar Association (ABA) has presented Congressman Steve Cohen with its Day Award for his work in funding the Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income families who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

The ABA also recognized him for addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the federal criminal justice system.

ABA President Carolyn B. Mann called him “a noted fighter for civil rights and justice for all Americans”.

“At a time when struggling Americans urgently need legal help, Congressman Cohen is a champion of the organization behind such assistance — the Legal Services Corporation.  He has also been untiring in his efforts to address racial and ethnic disparities in the federal criminal justice system.  Congressman Cohen’s leadership within the House Committee on the Judiciary is exemplary and we look forward to continuing to work with him on these important issues,” Mann said.

The ABA also lauded Cohen for H.R. 1412, The Justice Integrity Act, a bill that will address the racial disparities of the criminal justice system by establishing advisory committees that will study the disparities and recommend ways to make the justice system fairer for all.