Case considered closed. (orders list)

Motion for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by petitioner DENIED. (orders list)

Application (09A494) denied by Justice Thomas.

Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 11, 2009.

Motion for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by petitioner.

Application (09A494) for an extension of time within which to comply with the order of October 20, 2009, submitted to Justice Thomas.

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until November 10, 2009, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules... (orders list)

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until November 10, 2009, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of (orders list)

Supplemental brief of petitioner Charlene Schmitz filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 19, 2009.

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 22, 2009)

Charlene Schmitz, Petitioner, pro se

United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan