from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
See other cases from the Fourth Circuit.
Petition DENIED. (orders list)
Brief amici curiae of Law Professors filed.
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 December 24, 2009)
Application (09A236) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until November 20, 2009.
Application (09A236) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 21, 2009 to November 20, 2009, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Cordell Lester Smith, Petitioner, represented by Matthew R. Segal
United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan
Law Professors, Amicus Curiae, represented by Yohai Baisburd