Senator Collins Receives Justice Award from the American Bar Association

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins was presented with the Justice Award from the American Bar Association (ABA). Rachel Okun of Falmouth, President of the Maine State Bar Association, presented the award, which recognizes those who make a national impact on the justice system and preserve the rule of law through judicial independence, justice system reform, or public awareness of the justice system. Senator Collins received the award for her support of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), a publicly funded nonprofit that provides quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals.

"The American Bar Association sets high standards for our justice system and highlights the importance of equal access to legal services throughout our country," said Senator Collins. "I am honored to receive this recognition and will continue working hard to secure funding that supports important efforts to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals."

Last year, the President's budget proposed eliminating funding for the Legal Services Corporation altogether, but Senator Collins secured $540 million to support its operations in recently enacted appropriations legislation.

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