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Petition DENIED. (orders list)
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
Brief of respondents Wilvis Harris, et al. in opposition filed.
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 27, 2009.
Response Requested . (Due February 25, 2009)
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 12, 2009)
Rodney M. Patton, Petitioner, represented by Kenneth N. Flaxman
Wilvis Harris, et al., Respondent, represented by Brian F. Barov
United States, Amicus Curiae, represented by Elena Kagan