Billy Corriher

Billy Corriher is a senior researcher with Facing South who specializes in judicial selection, voting rights and the courts in North Carolina.

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Politics & Elections

Anti-Protest Bills in Southern States Face First Amendment Challenges

The new laws are part of a broader nationwide crackdown against protests.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

July 16, 2021

News

Politics & Elections

GOP-Led Legislatures May Pass Voter Suppression Laws With Help of Trump Judges

Many of these bills will have a disproportionate impact on voters of color and are being challenged in state courts.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

May 29, 2021

News Analysis

Politics & Elections

Republicans Ready Battle for State-Level Court Takeovers in Texas

A judicial reform proposal backed by big business in Texas could further GOP domination of state courts.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

April 10, 2021

News

Politics & Elections

GOP Shifts Effort to Shield Corporations From COVID Lawsuits to the States

State Chambers of Commerce and other groups have long pushed for limits on lawsuits filed by injured people.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

March 9, 2021

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Economy & Labor

As COVID Spikes, the GOP Pushes Bans on Suing Negligent Businesses

Many in the GOP have been insisting that any further COVID-19 stimulus bill also include legal immunity.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

December 3, 2020

News

Politics & Elections

Trump Judges to Rule on Florida Poll Tax Case Despite Potential Ethical Conflict

A Florida law requires people with felony convictions to pay outstanding court fines before they can vote.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

August 3, 2020

News Analysis

Politics & Elections

Big Money Will Dominate High Court Elections in 2020

Corporate campaign cash has poured into high court races across the South.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

February 15, 2020

News

Politics & Elections

Corporate-Backed Groups Seek More Pro-Business Judges in the Deep South

Industry-funded groups are reviving a scheme to evaluate judges based on whether they rule in favor of corporations.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

February 24, 2019

News Analysis

Politics & Elections

State Supreme Courts Thwart GOP Politicians’ Court-Packing Plans

State supreme courts in Florida and West Virginia asserted their independence and blocked the partisan moves.

by: Billy Corriher,; Facing South

October 20, 2018

Politics & Elections

Honoring Reconstruction’s Legacy: The Freedom to Vote

Amendment 4 is a ballot initiative that would repeal Florida’s harsh and discriminatory disenfranchisement law.

by: Rebekah Barber &; Billy Corriher,; Facing South

September 25, 2018