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Petition DENIED. Justice Sotomayor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. (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 January 15, 2010)
Jaime Enrique Romero-Padilla, Petitioner, represented by Joyce C. London
United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan