Petition DENIED. Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 29, 2017)
Joseph Williams, Petitioner, pro se
United States, Respondent, represented by Noel J. Francisco