Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 14, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 20, 2009)

, Petitioner, represented by Gary B. Williams

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Gary B. Williams