Petition DENIED.

Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Law Professors GRANTED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 8, 2016.

Reply of petitioner In re Willie B. Sharp filed.

Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Law Professors.

Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due December 30, 2015)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 4, 2015.

Petition for writ of habeas corpus filed.

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Amir H. Ali

United States, Respondent, represented by Donald B. Verrilli Jr.

Law Professors, Amicus Curiae, represented by Catherine E. Stetson