On Monday the Supreme Court announced its decision in United States v. Trump, which grappled with the existence and scope of presidential immunity. Stone Hilton's brief on behalf of twenty-seven members of Congress in support of President Trump argued that presidents and former presidents should not be exposed to criminal liability for official acts. As we noted, "a constitutional system cannot long survive placing its chief executive ... in peril for taking official acts while in office." The Court agreed, holding that a former president "may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts."
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On Thursday, June 27, the Stone Hilton team filed an amicus brief on behalf of Senator Ted Cruz in a case pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Stone Hilton argued for a reform and strengthening of the qualified reporter's privilege recognized in the D.C. Circuit. The brief urges the Court to reshape its analytical framework to more faithfully adhere to its own precedents and those of the Supreme Court. We also argued that the serious national security concerns inherent in revealing the reporter's confidential source counsel against compelled disclosure. Senator Cruz has a demonstrated track record on both free speech and national security, and our team was honored to support his leadership.
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On Monday the Supreme Court announced its decision in United States v. Trump, which grappled with the existence and scope of presidential immunity. Stone Hilton's brief on behalf of twenty-seven members of Congress in support of President Trump argued that presidents and former presidents should not be exposed to criminal liability for official acts. As we noted, "a constitutional system cannot long survive placing its chief executive ... in peril for taking official acts while in office." The Court agreed, holding that a former president "may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts."
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On Thursday, June 27, the Stone Hilton team filed an amicus brief on behalf of Senator Ted Cruz in a case pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Stone Hilton argued for a reform and strengthening of the qualified reporter's privilege recognized in the D.C. Circuit. The brief urges the Court to reshape its analytical framework to more faithfully adhere to its own precedents and those of the Supreme Court. We also argued that the serious national security concerns inherent in revealing the reporter's confidential source counsel against compelled disclosure. Senator Cruz has a demonstrated track record on both free speech and national security, and our team was honored to support his leadership.
Stone Hilton announced this week the addition of the firm's newest partner, Alithea Sullivan. A Harvard College and Harvard Law graduate, Alithea has built a career and reputation in white-shoe and boutique firms advising directors and officers, and litigating complex corporate matters.
Judd Stone, founding partner, said Alithea is "well known as a trusted counselor to boardrooms and C-Suites—an advantage our clients will surely benefit from. She has the skills our high-profile clients require, and we're proud of her addition to our firm."
On Thursday, June 20, Stone Hilton filed an amicus brief in support of President Donald J. Trump's First Amendment rights related to the proceedings pending in the Southern District of Florida. The Government requested that Judge Cannon limit President Trump's ability to speak publicly about the investigation and the prosecution against him. We primarily argued that in the absence of statements amounting to true incitement, the Court should not impose a prior restraint on core political speech by a major party candidate. Judd Stone, Ari Cuenin, and rest of the Stone Hilton team was thrilled to work once again with America First Legal to put this important work before the Court.
On Monday the Stone Hilton team filed another amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court. Writing on behalf of Media Research Center, we argued that the Court should grant certiorari to update its free-speech analysis to track more closely with analysis deployed in the free-exercise context.
“It was a great pleasure to work on this project with the Media Research Center. The Stone Hilton team prides itself on exceptional briefing and in promoting the liberties safeguarded by the Constitution. We hope the Court will grant cert in this important First Amendment case.”
– Cody Coll, Associate
Stone Hilton is excited to announce the addition of Partner Michael Abrams and Director of Government Relations Ryan Fisher to the team. Michael comes to the firm from the Office of the Solicitor General of Texas and brings extensive trial and appellate experience to the team. With Ryan's addition, Stone Hilton also is proud to announce the formation of the firm's government relations practice, bringing legislative and regulatory advocacy expertise to our clients.
“It's a dream come true to be working with friends and old colleagues, and I'm really proud of the caliber of folks we have here. It's humbling and exciting, and I'm very grateful,”
– Chris Hilton, Founding Partner
On Monday, the Stone Hilton team formally announced the addition of Partner Ari Cuenin and Associate Cody Coll. Each bring unique perspectives and experiences to the firm, and will expand Stone Hilton's capacity to operate at the highest levels of litigation and legal influence.
"With these amazing additions to our law firm, Stone Hilton will only become stronger, allowing us to better serve our growing list of clients," said Chris Hilton, Founding Partner.
On Tuesday, the Stone Hilton team filed an amici curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of twenty-seven members of Congress, urging the Court to conclude that the Impeachment Judgments Clause of the US Constitution provides immunity for official acts to Presidents acquitted by the Senate in impeachment proceedings.