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Judgment Issued
Petition GRANTED the motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The judgment of the Court of Appeals is REVERSED, and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Justice Kennedy would grant the (orders list)
Petition GRANTED the motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The judgment of the Court of Appeals is REVERSED, and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Justice Kennedy would grant... (orders list)
Reply of petitioner Steven Spears filed. (Distributed)
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 27, 2008.
Response Requested . (Due September 26, 2008)
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 September 11, 2008)
Steven Spears, Petitioner, represented by Mark Osler
United States, Respondent, represented by Edwin S. Kneedler