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

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 15, 2008.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus filed. (Response due January 14, 2008)

, Petitioner, represented by John Gardner Black

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement