Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 26, 2010.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 25, 2010)

, Petitioner, represented by Raymond Bruce Belton

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Raymond Bruce Belton

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan