Emily Heger

Human rights lawyer with a Cosmic supply of hope. Past life: COO at Akola

[Michael Gungor @michaelgungor]

“Yes and” > “either/or”

Gun law reform?
Mental health care?
Spiritual growth?

“Yes and” is what we need to make any sort of difference

[Noah Gottschalk @noahgo]

I was at the border recently & can’t forget the fear I saw in the eyes of people being sent into harms way via the cruel #Title42 policy. As @VP heads to Guatemala, @OxfamAmerica’s Diana Kearney, @ACLU’s @blazerphilly & I urge the US to #WelcomeWithDignity https://t.co/eAFvnduIQN

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

#ImmigrantWomenAreHome @CAPimmigration

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

There is always light
If only we are brave enough to see it
If only we are brave enough to be it
- @TheAmandaGorman, Inaugural Poet ✨✨

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

@MsPackyetti lololol

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

I read he was grateful his family got to see the public outcry declaring his humanity. I’ll post to that #BrandonBrenard

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

Inspiring Stories for Human Rights Day 2020 https://t.co/sljaEhvOtL

[Equal Justice Works @EJW_org]

Sahar felt fulfilled after leaving Egypt & converting to Christianity, but in doing so, had "dishonored her family" & faced certain death if she returned. Her story is just 1 example of the gender-based violence Fellow @emilyheger is working to address. https://t.co/4pm79GLR56

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

https://t.co/MlNJYQLW4l. I join the UN in declaring FGM must be eradicated. And, I thank @akingump & @ATT for co-sponsoring our @EJW_org fellowship @HRIonline , so together we can win safety & protection for those fleeing FGM.

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

Thank you, @RepJoeNeguse 🇺🇸

[Rep. Joe Neguse @RepJoeNeguse]

I am honored to join @SenatorLeahy & @RepZoeLofgren in introducing the Refugee Protection Act of 2019 today, legislation to provide a comprehensive blueprint for restoring and reinvigorating our refugee and asylum systems. Legislation that is sorely needed in this moment.

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

Thank you, @SenatorLeahy 🇺🇸

[Sen. Patrick Leahy @SenatorLeahy]

Welcoming refugees is not just something we do in America. It's who we are. That's why I just introduced the Refugee Protection Act of 2019, a comprehensive blueprint for restoring our reputation as the humanitarian leader of the world. READ about it HERE: https://t.co/FUMbBKxPKK

[Ted Hesson @tedhesson]

Corporate backlash to Trump’s asylum restrictions: Airbnb, Chobani, Western Union, Uniqlo, Ben & Jerry’s and DoorDash all signed a letter sent to USCIS opposing a proposal to slow down asylum work permit processing. First on Reuters this morning: https://t.co/kYEeyhVqUC

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

@wordsfromwags @BetoORourke @AOC @BernieSanders I am so confused. Please tell me how any of these candidates have less character than our current president?

[HRI Online @HRIonline]

Human Rights Initiative of North Texas is thrilled to announce that Emily Heger will join us in the Fall as an Equal Justice Works Fellow! Welcome, Emily and & THANK YOU @ATT @akingump @bholston @EJW_org
#equaljusticeworks @emilyheger
https://t.co/PdQ6C1Rb7X

[SMU Dedman School of Law @SMULawSchool]

Congrats to Class of 2019 Emily Heger on her Equal Justice Works Fellowship! Wonderful that Human Rights Initiative of North Texas will benefit from her lawyering skills.

[Emily Heger @emilyheger]

@najmu_mohseen @clcmaorg @akin_gump @EJW_org Congratulations!! 🎊

[Equal Justice Works @EJW_org]

At @HRIonline, @SMUlawschool grad Emily Heger aims to provide legal services for asylee survivors of gender-based violence, filling a gap in services that is critical for both the individual women & U.S. #immigration law. Many thanks to sponsors @akin_gump & @ATT!

[Jennifer M. Collins @jmcollinsRhodes]

Congrats to @SMULawSchool grad Emily Heger - we are so proud of you! And we send our deepest thanks to @HRIonline, @akin_gump and @ATT for making this fellowship possible!

[ACLU @ACLU]

FACT: US law specifically allows individuals to apply for asylum whether or not they are at a port of entry.

It is illegal to circumvent that — by agency or presidential decree. https://t.co/vVRdFEQ1qX