Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 16, 2007.

Brief of respondents Robert M, Gates, Secretary of Defense, et al. in opposition filed. VIDED.

Motion to expedite consideration filed by petitioner DENIED. (orders list)

Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 5, 2007.

Motion to expedite consideration filed by petitioner. VIDED

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 22, 2007)

, Petitioner, represented by Gaillard Thomas Hunt

, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement