| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Dec 8 2008 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 12, 2009) |
| Jan 22 2009 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 20, 2009. |
| Jan 26 2009 |
Response Requested . (Due February 25, 2009) |
| Feb 24 2009 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 27, 2009. |
| Mar 27 2009 |
Brief of respondents Wilvis Harris, et al. in opposition filed. |
| Apr 9 2009 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 24, 2009. |
| Apr 27 2009 |
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |
| Aug 25 2009 |
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. |
| Sep 10 2009 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2009. |
| Oct 5 2009 |
Petition DENIED. |