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(ORDER LIST: 544 U.S.)

MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005

CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS

04-914 FLORIDA V. RABB, JAMES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, for further consideration in light of Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. ____ (2005).
04-1094 NUNEZ, CECILIO V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. ____ (2005).
04-1316 MONCRIEF, JOE B. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-1325 McELWEE, STEPHEN L. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-1331 FLETCHER, WAYNE A. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-1364 BROOKS, RAYLATE V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-7979 QUINTANA-PEREZ, PEDRO V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-8308 SANDOVAL-QUINONES, EMETERIO V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-8576 CARDONA, OSCAR V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9496 WASHINGTON, WILLIAM V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9502 CUNNINGHAM, BERNARD V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9509 GRAVENHORST, CHARLES A. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9515 ROGERS, RASHAAN C. V. UNITED STATES
04-9540 JACKSON, VERNON A. V. UNITED STATES
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The judgments are vacated and the cases are remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9547 WASHINGTON, MARCUS V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9549 SANCHEZ-VILLAR, JOSE V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9550 LACHNEY, ELANDER M. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9552 WATKINS, ROBERT E. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9555 COGGINS, SAYYID V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9563 HERNDON, JAMES V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9568 HANSEN, RICHARD E. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9569 HOOF, CEDRICK W. V. UNITED STATES
04-9576 PENNYWELL, CALVIN W. V. UNITED STATES
04-9601 MYERS, DUDLEY E. V. UNITED STATES
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The judgments are vacated and the cases are remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9603 MESSANO, SEAN V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9620 BRANCH, TERRANCE V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9665 NAZARIO, GADIER V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).
04-9701 McGHEE, SIEGFRIED D. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. ____ (2005).
04-9754 McLERAN, NEVIN P. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further consideration in light of United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. _____ (2005).

ORDERS IN PENDING CASES

04M70 EVANS, BRIAN V. SCOTT, L. CHRISTINE
04M71 JOINTER, ALPHONSO V. POTTER, POSTMASTER GEN., ET AL.
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out-of-time are denied.
03-1693 McCREARY COUNTY, KY, ET AL. V. ACLU OF KY, ET AL.
The motion of petitioners for leave to file a supplemental brief after argument is granted.
04-623 GONZALES, ATT'Y GEN., ET AL. V. OREGON, ET AL.
The motion of the Acting Solicitor General to dispense with printing the joint appendix is granted.
04-881 LOCKHART, JAMES V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The motion of petitioner to dispense with printing the joint appendix is granted.

CERTIORARI GRANTED

04-944 ARBAUGH, JENIFER V. Y & H CORP.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
04-1203 ) UNITED STATES V. GEORGIA, ET AL.
04-1236 ) GOODMAN, TONY V. GEORGIA, ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted for oral argument.

CERTIORARI DENIED

04-923 MOBIL OIL EXPLORATION V. UNITED STATES
04-951 ENGLISH, MATTHEW S. V. BURT, WARDEN
04-1038 SINGH, RAJINDER V. GONZALES, ATT'Y GEN.
04-1127 PREMIERE GLOBAL SERVICES, ET AL. V. APA EXCELSIOR III L.P.
04-1134 METRISH, WARDEN V. HATCHETT, DARRIN T.
04-1169 WHEATLEY, SANDRA, ET AL. V. WICOMICO COUNTY, MD
04-1171 ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., ET AL. V. CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
04-1178 HOUSTON, PETER V. ARAMARK CORP., ET AL.
04-1180 DUGAS, LEO R. V. CLARON CORP.
04-1181 COASTAL SALVADORAN POWER LTD. V. CRYSTAL POWER COMPANY
04-1189 WOOD, MICHAEL R. V. SUPERIOR COURT OF CA
04-1193 GOLDS, MARLENE M. V. GOLDS, WILLIAM F.
04-1197 PRESCOTT, LEONARD F., ET AL. V. LITTLE SIX, INC., ET AL.
04-1199 U. S., ex rel. TOTTEN V. BOMBARDIER CORP. & ENVIROVAC INC.
04-1202 U. S., ex rel. GAY, ET AL. V. LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
04-1205 CLANCY, JAMES J. V. AT&T CORP.
04-1206 CAROLAN, MICHAEL J. V. CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, ET AL.
04-1209 POLITZER, MARTIN A. V. SALOMON SMITH BARNEY, INC.
04-1211 FLOYD, HILDA L. V. MARYLAND
04-1220 OSBURN, BOBBIE V. ATLANTA CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGIC
04-1229 SVERDLIN, ANATOLY V. SWANK, MARK, ET AL.
04-1232 QUINN, THOMAS J. V. PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
04-1241 SILVER SPUR RESERVE V. PALM DESERT, ET AL.
04-1242 SC DOC V. SLEZAK, GARY R.
04-1243 SMITH, O. BRUTON, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
04-1248 BELLECOURT, VERNON, ET AL. V. CLEVELAND, OH, ET AL.
04-1258 CONNOR, JOHN R. V. LEAVITT, SEC. OF H&HS
04-1274 DIAZ FLORES, JUAN D. V. GONZALES, ATT'Y GEN.
04-1290 EDWARDS, BRUCE V. DEPT. OF EDUCATION
04-1294 KERN, RUDOLF, ET AL. V. SIEMENS CORP., ET AL.
04-1296 CORRIGAN, JOHN L. V. WASHINGTON
04-1306 MOLLINGER-WILSON, E., ET VIR V. QUIZNO'S FRANCHISE CO.
04-1307 MANOKEY, KENNETH C. V. WATERS, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-1319 MELTON, ROGER, ET AL. V. DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
04-1323 CONNERS, HARRY A. V. NY COMM'R OF LABOR
04-1337 PEARSON, DOUGLAS N. V. UNITED STATES
04-1373 COUTO, IVANIA M. V. UNITED STATES
04-1378 O'KEEFE, MICHAEL, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
04-1388 VALENCIA, MICHELLE M. V. UNITED STATES
04-6794 GUTIERREZ, PEDRO E. V. TEXAS
04-7514 DAVIS, BRIAN A., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES CONGRESS
04-7808 ) DAVIS, LEN V. UNITED STATES
04-8171 ) HARDY, PAUL V. UNITED STATES
04-7944 ADEFEMI, ALBERT V. GONZALES, ATT'Y GEN., ET AL.
04-8018 CLAY, RICHARD D. V. ROPER, SUPT., POTOSI
04-8198 ALLEMAN, JOHN R. V. CAIN, WARDEN
04-8292 BAUM, UUNO M. V. SOUTH CAROLINA
04-8310 RAMIREZ-ROBLES, JOSE J. V. UNITED STATES
04-8569 MATHENEY, ALAN L. V. DAVIS, SUPT., IN
04-8973 VAUGHN, AUTRY M. V. TEXAS
04-8974 TOINES, TIMOTHY V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-8975 VINNING-EL, MONDREA V. WALLS, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-8984 LENOIR, LAMAR A. V. TIMMERMAN-COOPER, WARDEN
04-8985 MILLER, STEVEN A. V. McDANIEL, WARDEN
04-8989 VORA, CHANDAN S. V. STRASSBURGER, McKENNA, ETC.
04-8995 RIVERA, LUCIO G. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9000 LUCAS, JIMMIE L. V. ARIZONA
04-9006 MAPP, JOHN E. V. TEXAS
04-9008 MISIAK, MARK A. V. KIMBERLY, RICHARD C.
04-9009 PEASE, JEFFREY M. V. COLORADO
04-9010 TARVER, JOHNNY V. VALADEZ, ACTING WARDEN
04-9017 THOMAS, JEREMY R. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9018 WITHERSPOON, EDWIN H. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9019 WILLIAMS, CARLOS J. V. USDC WD WA
04-9023 BASCOM, EGLON V. FRIED, ETHAN, ET AL.
04-9025 ALLEN, JON L. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9030 MENDOZA, JOE V. LANE, JOHN G., ET AL.
04-9036 SMITH, REGINALD V. HURLEY, WARDEN
04-9038 DOYLE, SEAN P. V. WOODFORD, DIR., CA DOC, ET AL.
04-9043 BELL, ARTHUR V. CURTIS, UNKNOWN, ET AL.
04-9048 RAYMER, LARRY P. V. OHIO
04-9049 ROSE, DANA L. V. BERNAD, ANTONIO J., ET AL.
04-9050 SOSA, THOMAS V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9053 HICKS, JOHN R. V. COLLINS, WARDEN
04-9057 CRITTENDEN, JAMES E. V. GARZA, L., ET AL.
04-9058 SCHLUETER, PAUL G. V. WYNDER, SUPT., DALLAS, ET AL.
04-9062 CASTILLO, VINCENT M. V. HUBERT, CORNEL M., ET AL.
04-9065 MAcARTHUR, THEODORE V. CROSBY, SEC., FL DOC
04-9067 WOLFE, BRYAN E. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9071 PELLETIER, RUSSELL A. V. COLEMAN, WHITNEY, ET AL.
04-9077 COVINGTON, JOHN V. ARTUS, SUPT., CLINTON
04-9080 DONAHOU, EUEL V. DONAHOU, JOAN M.
04-9081 CRAWFORD, ISAIAH, ET UX. V. LUSTIG, JACQUELINE, ET AL.
04-9086 HOLLIS, ADRIAN V. ROBINSON, WARDEN
04-9089 HEBERT, KYLE V. CAIN, WARDEN
04-9090 GEORGESON, DENNIS V. CALIFORNIA
04-9091 HORNE, CURTIS L. V. SMITH, WARDEN
04-9092 FALKIEWICZ, SCOTT A. V. GRAYSON, WARDEN
04-9093 RICHARDSON, LENIR V. RICHARDSON, ANDREW L., ET AL.
04-9101 OCEAN, THOMAS V. CUNNINGHAM, SUPT., WOODBURNE
04-9103 NATURALITE, JAMI V. PEPPLER, BRIAN A., ET AL.
04-9104 P. G. B. V. FL DEPT. OF CHILDREN, ET AL.
04-9110 HICKS, KEON V. HINSLEY, WARDEN
04-9118 DAVIS, JOSEPHUS V. TEXAS
04-9123 FALU, FRANKLIN V. CROSBY, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
04-9124 HERNANDEZ, OSCAR S. V. TEXAS
04-9125 GREEN, SHAWN V. NEW YORK, ET AL.
04-9129 TEMPLE, DANIEL V. OCONEE CTY. MEMORIAL HOSP.
04-9130 SANDERS, MAMIE V. CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN, ET AL.
04-9141 JACKSON, ANARIAN C. V. ARKANSAS
04-9143 LANIOHAN, FERNANDO V. KNOWLES, WARDEN
04-9145 MUNAWWAR, ROBERT V. WOODWEST REALTY
04-9148 FREDRICK, RALPH F. V. USDC WD NC
04-9149 GARNETT, ROBERT C. V. GOLDER, WARDEN
04-9153 GALLEGOS, RICARDO A. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9155 GONZALES, RAMON L. V. LIEBERMAN, JUDGE, ETC.
04-9158 COX, STEVE M. V. BENEDETTI, JIM, ET AL.
04-9159 CEARC, JEAN V. FLORIDA
04-9168 BEASLEY, LOYD V. CLARKE, WARDEN
04-9176 ALLISON, RICHARD V. FICCO, SUPT., SOUZA-BARANOWSKI
04-9180 WOODS, TYRONE K. V. RENICO, WARDEN
04-9183 WILSON, TYRONE D. V. CAREY, WARDEN
04-9184 DARDEN, EARNEST A. V. PERALTA COMM. COLLEGE DIST.
04-9195 FRIGO, FRED R. V. STEINER, DUANE
04-9197 HOWARD, NORRIS V. NORRIS, DIR., AR DOC
04-9200 HOLDEN, DIANA, ET AL. V. SC DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
04-9213 McSWAIN, MARLON V. OHIO
04-9220 WOODARD, ROBERT L. V. TEXAS
04-9305 VARGAS, REY D. V. HALL, WARDEN
04-9360 ALLEN, SARAH B. V. CROSBY, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
04-9378 WARFIELD, KELLY D. V. SOUTH DAKOTA
04-9396 ADAMS, STANLEY T. V. OHIO
04-9420 JACKSON, JOHN V. MARYLAND
04-9430 JONES, ANTHONY D. V. HASKE, AMY
04-9438 McKINNEY, GREGORY V. KING, ANTHONY, ET AL.
04-9452 BALLENTINE, JEWEL L. V. IL STATE POLICE
04-9462 ELLIBEE, NATHANIEL W. V. HAZLETT, STANTON A., ET AL.
04-9467 PARLE, TIMOTHY C. V. RUNNELS, WARDEN
04-9505 MORGAN, OLIVER V. WALSH, SUPT., SULLIVAN
04-9548 WALL, ANTHONY E. V. NORTH CAROLINA
04-9562 GONZALES, DOMINICK S. V. UNITED STATES
04-9564 FERRO, ERNESTO V. UNITED STATES
04-9565 HUMMINGWAY, PRINCETON V. UNITED STATES
04-9566 GRINARD-HENRY, MAURICIO V. UNITED STATES
04-9579 KEMPER, GARY A. V. BARNHART, COMM'R, SOCIAL SEC.
04-9580 KNICKMEIER, JEFFREY D. V. OFFICE OF LAWYER REGULATION
04-9586 PATRICK, NEFTALI L. V. UNITED STATES
04-9587 RODRIGUEZ-RODRIGUEZ, JORGE V. UNITED STATES
04-9592 LEUSCHEN, DOUGLAS B. V. UNITED STATES
04-9597 ZAMORA, JESSIE V. UNITED STATES
04-9600 McCOULLUM, LARRY V. UNITED STATES
04-9604 McCRAY, WILLIAM F. V. UNITED STATES
04-9610 JOINER, DANNY V. UNITED STATES
04-9611 JOHNSON, TRACY V. UNITED STATES
04-9617 THROPAY, JOHN A. V. UNITED STATES
04-9624 BROWN, JOSEPH H. V. UNITED STATES
04-9626 BERRY, CONNELL L. V. UNITED STATES
04-9628 EMERY, TONY E. V. UNITED STATES
04-9635 STEVENSON, HERMAN H. V. PETTIFORD, WARDEN
04-9636 STRATTON, ALLEN S. V. UNITED STATES
04-9644 THOMPSON, SALA-THIEL V. CHOINSKI, WARDEN, ET AL.
04-9650 DALEY, DAMEON G. B. V. UNITED STATES
04-9656 MARTINEZ, CARLOS V. UNITED STATES
04-9659 HAWKINS, JONATHAN C. V. UNITED STATES
04-9660 CARPENTER, RANDOLPH V. UNITED STATES
04-9663 HUGGINS, MARK D. V. UNITED STATES
04-9667 HARGROVE, LINTON M. V. UNITED STATES
04-9669 FOX, OWEN R. V. UNITED STATES
04-9670 BLOM, DONALD A. V. UNITED STATES
04-9672 HOWARD, BILLY G. V. UNITED STATES
04-9673 GOFORTH, DARLENE A. V. UNITED STATES
04-9674 FERNANDEZ, FRANK, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
04-9676 SINGLETARY, GUDELL V. UNITED STATES
04-9683 VOELKER, ALONZO A. V. UNITED STATES
04-9687 CHASE, DAVID T. V. UNITED STATES
04-9694 BERGER, ALAN W. V. UNITED STATES
04-9697 BERRIOS, ANTENOR V. UNITED STATES
04-9700 PARKER, DARYL L. V. UNITED STATES
04-9717 CROSS, JEROME V. UNITED STATES
04-9738 RIVERA, RAFAEL V. UNITED STATES
04-9752 FRANK, JEAN J. V. UNITED STATES
04-9753 HERRICK, JASON E. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
04-900 ) BP WEST COAST PROD. LLC, ET AL. V. FERC, ET AL.
04-903 ) SFPP, L.P. V. FERC, ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of these petitions.
04-971 SERRA CANYON CO., LTD. V. CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMM'N
The motion of California Association of Realtors for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae out-of-time is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
04-995 MERCK & CO., INC., ET AL. V. EPPS-MALLOY, CELESLIE
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice O'Connor and Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
04-1047 WARNER-LAMBERT CO., ET AL. V. WAKEFIELD, MARY R.
The motion of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
04-1054 BALTIMORE DEPT. OF SOC. SERV. V. TERESA B.
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
04-1198 ALEXANDER, JOHN M., ET AL. V. OKLAHOMA, ET AL.
The motion of Professional Historians for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
04-1246 BESSINGER, MAURICE, ET AL. V. FOOD LION, LLC, ET AL.
04-1255 UZAN, KEMAL, ET AL. V. MOTOROLA CREDIT CORP., ET AL.
04-1339 LEONARDO'S PIZZA BY THE SLICE V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of these petitions.
04-9055 SOSA, THOMAS V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-9056 SOSA, THOMAS V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
The motions of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of certiorari are dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
04-9068 04-9623 WOODARD, BOOKER T. V. SUNDSTRAND CORP.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
BAILEY, JAMES C. V. O'BRIEN, WARDEN
The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is denied.

HABEAS CORPUS DENIED

04-9646 IN RE MICKEY MILES
04-9685 IN RE GREGORY A. TAYLOR
04-9704 IN RE WILLIAM BENNETT, JR.
04-9715 IN RE ALFONSO PEDRAZA
04-9763 IN RE WILLIAM R. UNDERWOOD
04-9786 IN RE ROBERT BELLAVIA
The petitions for writs of habeas corpus are denied.

MANDAMUS DENIED

04-1182 IN RE COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
04-1320 IN RE LEONARD PELTIER AND YORIE VON KAHL
04-9162 IN RE THEODORE LUCZAK
04-9681 IN RE KEVIN P. WOODRUFF
04-9719 IN RE FRANCIS T. DEUTSCH
The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.

REHEARINGS DENIED

03-1039 BROWN, WARDEN V. PAYTON, WILLIAM C.
04-932 MENDONCA, CRISANTO V. SUPREME COURT OF MA, ET AL.
04-953 WABEKE, PAUL E. V. MULDER, ANDREW J.
04-1111 GABALDON, FRANK V. UNITED STATES
04-7523 RICHARDSON, MACK H. V. FBI
04-7764 FEIST, HERBERT V. BERG, SUN A., ET AL.
04-7891 ADI, JOHN V. PRUDENTIAL, ET AL.
04-7961 WOOTEN, JAMES D. V. CALIFORNIA
04-8111 KEYS, DARREN L. V. UNITED STATES
04-8120 GRIFFIN, DERRICK V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
04-8132 WATTS, GORDON W. V. FL COMM'N ON HUMAN RELATIONS
04-8144 FISHER, LLOYD E. V. COPELAND, JUDGE, ETC.
04-8186 SHAFER, ANTHONY W. V. OHIO
04-8188 SEDGWICK, PHILLIP W. V. UNITED STATES
04-8219 SCALES, NOLAN W. V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ
04-8260 IN RE CARLOS F. BELL-OUTLAW
04-8287 WOLFE, MARION C. V. MAHLE, C. E.
04-8351 RUTHERFORD, ANTHONY V. UNITED STATES
04-8400 WILLIAMS, SHON C. V. UNITED STATES
04-8416 FISHER, LLOYD E. V. GAMMON, SUPT., MOBERLY
04-8450 STEVENSON, CRAIG A. V. LEWIS, WARDEN
04-8638 CHUN, IN SOO V. BUSH, FORMER PRESIDENT OF U.S.
04-8786 BROWN, WAYNE M. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for rehearing are denied.

RECESS ORDER

The Court will take a recess from Monday, May 16, 2005, until Monday, May 23, 2005.