Petition DENIED. Justice Sotomayor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 30, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 19, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 9, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2009.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 12, 2009)

, Petitioner, represented by Rudi Rivas

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Rudi Rivas