Petition DENIED. The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2012.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Reaspondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus filed. (Response due January 20, 2012)

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Benny Matthew Gover

Federal Reaspondent, Respondent, represented by Donald B. Verrilli Jr.