Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 9, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 15, 2008)

, Petitioner, represented by William Lord Punchard

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by William Lord Punchard

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Gregory G. Garre