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Abner Joseph Mikva (January 21, 1926 – July 4, 2016) was an American politician, federal judge, and legal scholar. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Jul 6, 2016 · Abner J. Mikva, who was one of the nation’s leading liberal politicians for decades and an influential figure at the top levels of all three branches of the federal government, died on Monday...
Jul 5, 2016 · Abner J. Mikva, a liberal titan of law and politics who served as a U.S. congressman from Illinois, a federal judge in Washington and White House counsel to President Bill Clinton,...
- Emily Langer
Jul 5, 2016 · CHICAGO — Abner Mikva, a liberal stalwart from Illinois who served in all three branches of the federal government, mentored a young Barack Obama and famously learned firsthand the brazen...
Jul 6, 2016 · Mikva was a former congressman, judge, White House counsel and founder of a nonprofit leadership organization. He was a champion of civil rights, fair employment and open housing, and influenced the future president with his public service.
Jul 5, 2016 · CHICAGO (Reuters) - Abner Mikva, who served as a White House adviser, federal judge, congressman and mentor to President Barack Obama, has died at age 90, his Chicago nonprofit organization said on Tuesday.
Abner Mikva, a liberal stalwart from Illinois who served in all three branches of the federal government, mentored a young Barack Obama and learned firsthand the brazen nature of Chicago's political machine, has died.
