Bio
Kate Ruane was previously a senior legislative counsel with the ACLU, where she advocated for the protection of free speech from government incursion. She also worked to ensure that consumers鈥� privacy is protected when they share their information with companies that collect their data.
Before joining the ACLU, she was a legislative attorney with the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for 11 years. CRS is a nonpartisan federal agency that provides in-depth research and analysis on some of the most challenging questions faced by members of Congress and their staff as they consider legislation. In her role at CRS, Kate served as an expert on the First Amendment鈥檚 freedom of speech clause. She also covered issues involving telecommunications and consumer privacy.
Kate received her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in May of 2007 and her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.
Featured work
May 14, 2020
In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning
Dec 5, 2019
Senators Reveal Their Plans to Protect Consumer Privacy Online
Nov 15, 2019
Whistleblowers Are Public Servants. We Must Protect Them.
Jul 23, 2019
With the Right to Boycott Under Attack, Some Members of Congress Are Pushing Back
Jun 3, 2019
Who Controls Our Genes? Congress Is Deciding Right Now and It Could Harm Our Health.
May 9, 2019
Congress, Laws Suppressing Boycotts of Israel Are Unconstitutional. Sincerely, Three Federal Courts.
Mar 5, 2019
Congress, Let鈥檚 Fix the Problems in H.R. 1 So We Can Enact the Bill鈥檚 Much-Needed Reforms
Jan 28, 2019
In Congress, a Threat to Americans鈥� First Amendment Right to Boycott
Jan 9, 2019
Marco Rubio and His Colleagues Need a Refresher on the First Amendment