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Muneer I. Ahmad is the Sol Goldman Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School, currently on leave for spring 2026. He co-leads the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC), focusing on litigation and advocacy in immigration, labor rights, and global poverty issues. Previously, he taught at American University Washington College of Law and worked as a Skadden Fellow at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center.
- Education: J.D. (Harvard Law School, 1996), A.B. (Harvard University, 1993)
- Clinic Work: Representing immigrants in labor/trafficking cases, advising on Guantanamo Bay prisoner rights, and addressing global poverty through initiatives like street vendor rights in India.
His research explores intersections of immigration, race, and citizenship. Notable projects include challenging deportation policies, advocating for DACA recipients, and securing a major settlement in a family detention case. He has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Vanity Fair for his legal advocacy.
Recent articles highlight his work on South Sudan deportations, Texas immigration legal victories, and international student visa concerns. Grants and advising include collaborations with organizations like the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization. He co-founded the Transnational Development Clinic to address global poverty through U.S.-based legal interventions.
