Billy Binion is a reporter at Reason, specializing in criminal justice, civil liberties, and government accountability. His insightful work has been featured in Newsweek, The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Saturday Evening Post, and his reporting has been cited by major outlets like The New York Times and National Review. A story he broke about law enforcement misconduct in Louisiana was later highlighted on CBS Evening News.
Billy is a leading voice on the issue of qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that shields government officials from being sued for misconduct. His work has garnered national attention, influencing discussions in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and was central to their push for reform. In 2022, he was awarded the Novak fellowship for his work on law enforcement misconduct and government accountability.
Before his career in journalism, Billy worked as a contractor for NATO and pursued a career in the performing arts, performing with companies like the Virginia Opera. He is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia.
