ACLU of Idaho
Irene Ruiz, M.A., is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Executive Director and Bilingual Community Organizer at the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils Inc since May 2018. In addition to this role, Irene holds positions as a Board Member with the Indigenous Idaho Alliance and the ACLU of Idaho, and serves as the Equity Officer for the latter organization. Irene's previous experience includes teaching Spanish at Boise State University and involvement as an At Large Board Member for Mujeres Unidas de Idaho, along with consulting for IdahoStars. Irene Ruiz earned a Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies with a concentration in Latino/Latin American Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Mexican-American Studies from Boise State University.
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ACLU of Idaho
The ACLU of Idaho was founded in 1988 and is located in Boise. While we are an independent entity, we also serve as a local affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union since 1993. We implement legal, legislative, and public education programs in conjunction with large numbers of volunteers to advance the ACLU’s goals of liberty and justice for all. A statewide Board of Directors sets policy, raises funds, and provides legal and fiduciary oversight. The ACLU of Idaho is made up of seven full-time employees, and is supported by an expanding base of members and volunteers. The ACLU is supported by annual dues and contributions from its members, plus grants from private foundations and individuals. We do not receive any government funding. We protect: Your First Amendment rights - freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. Your right to equal protection under the law - protection against unlawful discrimination. Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake. Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs. The ACLU also works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; prisoners; and people with disabilities.