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Petition DENIED. (orders list)
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 2, 2009)
Malik Smith, Petitioner, represented by Davina T. Chen
United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan