Bio
Hruska most recently worked at the U.S. State Department as a senior advisor, promoting democracy and human rights in central Africa, and coordinating U.S. sanctions policy. She has worked on multiple electoral campaigns, and helped former Senator Russ Feingold launch LegitAction, an online organization committed to protecting and strengthening voting rights. She started her policy career on the local level, working for a Los Angeles City Councilman.
Jeanne received her JD from George Washington University Law School, and her BA from the University of Southern California.
Featured work
![Execution Room](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web18-executionroom-1160x768-400x266.jpg)
May 22, 2019
It’s New Hampshire’s Time to Repeal the Death Penalty
![Police officer's back and holster](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web18-policeofficerbackholster-1160x768-400x266.jpg)
Dec 27, 2018
In South Dakota, Police Officers Involved in Shootings Are Claiming They Have a Right to Privacy as Crime Victims
![Court room](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web18-courtroom-1160x768-400x266.jpg)
Nov 30, 2018
In Major Threat to Due Process, Marsy’s Law Gains Ground Nationwide
![Execution Chamber](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web17-capitalpunishment-1160x768_0-400x266.jpg)
Sep 7, 2018
Repealing the Death Penalty in New Hampshire Is Personal
![New Hampshire legislature](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web18-newhampshirelegislature-1160x768-400x266.jpg)
May 3, 2018
‘Victims’ Rights’ Proposals Like Marsy’s Law Undermine Due Process
![Statue of Daniel Webster outside of the New Hampshire statehouse](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web18-nhstatehouse-1160x768-400x266.jpg)
Apr 26, 2018
It’s Time to End New Hampshire’s Death Penalty