from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Petition DENIED. (orders list)
Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by William D. Araiza, and Other Law Professors GRANTED. (orders list)
Reply of petitioners County of El Paso, Texas, et al. filed.
Brief of respondents Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Secretary, et al. in opposition filed.
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 13, 2009.
Brief amici curiae of City of Eagle Pass, Texas, et al. filed.
Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by William D. Araiza, and Other Law Professors.
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 11, 2009.
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 12, 2009)
County of El Paso, Texas, et al., Petitioner, represented by Andrew J. Pincus
Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Secretary, et al., Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan
City of Eagle Pass, Texas, et al., Amicus Curiae, represented by Michael H. Barr
William D. Araiza, and Other Law Professors, Amicus Curiae, represented by Pierre H. Bergeron