Motion for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by petitioner DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/17/2020.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 6, 2020)

Stephen Leonard, Petitioner, pro se

United States, Respondent, represented by Noel J. Francisco