Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 31, 2006.

Reply of petitioner Bajram Harjusi filed.

Brief of respondent Minnesota in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due March 6, 2006)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2006.

Waiver of right of respondent Minnesota to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 11, 2006)

Bajram Harjusi, Petitioner, represented by Benjamin J. Butler

Minnesota, Respondent, represented by Thomas R. Ragatz