The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of mandamus is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 22, 2016.

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 October 28, 2016)

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Victor Pianka

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Ian Heath Gershengorn