Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including April 4, 2018.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 5, 2018 to April 4, 2018, submitted to The Clerk.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 5, 2018.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 2, 2018 to March 5, 2018, submitted to The Clerk.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 2, 2018)

Michael Ragland, Petitioner, represented by Peter T. Patanzo

United States, Respondent, represented by Noel J. Francisco