Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 24, 2007.

Waiver of right of respondents Illinois, et al. to respond filed.

Waiver of right of respondents Mike McCoy, et al. to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 23, 2007)

, Petitioner, represented by James Neuman

Illinois, et al., Respondent, represented by Deborah L. Ahlstrand

Mike McCoy, et al., Respondent, represented by William W. P. Atkins