Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Chambers v. United States, 555 U. S. ___ (2009). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 16, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 18, 2008.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2008.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 20, 2007.

Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 24, 2007.

Response Requested . (Due September 24, 2007)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 16, 2007)

Thomas Frederick Mills, Petitioner, represented by Katherine M. Menendez

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement

United States, Respondent, represented by Gregory G. Garre