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Contents: Page
Statistics ....................................................................................... II
General .......................................................................................... III
Appeals ......................................................................................... III
Applications ................................................................................. III
Arguments ................................................................................... IV
Attorneys ...................................................................................... IV
Briefs ............................................................................................. IV
Certiorari ..................................................................................... IV
Granted Cases ............................................................................. V
Opinions ........................................................................................ V
Original Cases ............................................................................. VI
Rules ............................................................................................. VI
Conclusion .................................................................................... VI
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Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 17–8035. Erick Manners, Petitioner v. United States. On petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Sixth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pau
peris and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya, 584
U. S. ––– (2018).
No. 17–8244. Jay A. Richitelli, Petitioner v. United States. On peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev
enth Circuit for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya,
584 U. S. ––– (2018).
No. 17–8349. Hector Parrales-Guzman, Petitioner v. United States.
On petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya, 584
U. S. ––– (2018).
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denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay
the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in
compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 17–9226. Gregory Green, Petitioner v. Horry County, South Car
olina, et al. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis
denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay
the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in
compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 17–9295. Hamerton Jeanty, Petitioner v. New York City Depart
ment of Finance. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within
which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a
petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 17–9306. Lan Tu Trinh, Petitioner v. Kathleen Lien Trinh. Mo
tion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Peti
tioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay the docket
ing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance
with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 17–9323. In Re Stephanie Michael, Petitioner. Motion of peti
tioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Petitioner al
lowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with
Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5026. Fernando Yates, Petitioner v. West Contra Costa Uni
fied School District. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within
which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a
petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5137. Maurice Daniel, Petitioner v. Brooklyn Law School.
Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied.
Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay the dock
eting fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance
with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5537. Alla Opengeym, Petitioner v. Heartland Employment
Services, LLC. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pau
peris denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within which
to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition
in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5670. Margaret Campise, Petitioner v. New York Commis
sioner of Labor. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
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pauperis denied. Petitioner allowed until October 22, 2018, within
which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a
petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5683. In Re Todd Britton-Harr, Petitioner. Motion of peti
tioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Petitioner al
lowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with
Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5786. Donell A. Thomas, Petitioner v. United States. Motion
of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Petitioner
allowed until October 22, 2018, within which to pay the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with
Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1140. Leon Stambler, Petitioner v. Mastercard International
Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap
peals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1198. Martins Beach 1, LLC, et al., Petitioners v. Surfrider
Foundation. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of
California, First Appellate District denied.
No. 17–1222. Multnomah County, Oregon, Petitioner v. David Up
dike, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1252. B/E Aerospace, Inc., Petitioner v. C&D Zodiac, Inc.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1283. Atlanta Medical Center, Inc., fka Tenet Healthsystem
GB, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Care Improvement Plus South Central
Insurance Company. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1286. National Mining Association, Petitioner v. Ryan Zinke,
Secretary of the Interior, et al.; and
No. 17–1290. American Exploration & Mining Association, Peti
tioner v. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior, et al. Petitions for
writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–1316. Sportswear, Inc., dba Prep Sportswear, Petitioner v.
Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
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No. 17–1320. Sean Garvin, Petitioner v. New York. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of New York denied.
No. 17–1332. G. David Jang, Petitioner v. Boston Scientific Corpora
tion, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1335. Consolidation Coal Company, Petitioner v. Director,
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Department of Labor,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap
peals for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1343. Shawn Labarron Davis, aka Shawn Davis, aka Shawn
L. Davis, aka Shawn Labarren Davis, aka Shawn Labarum Davis, Peti
tioner v. Mississippi. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme
Court of Mississippi denied.
No. 17–1349. Randy Johnson, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1376. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Petitioner v. Mi
chael Parsons. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Appellate Court of
Illinois, First District denied.
No. 17–1383. Empire Distribution Inc., Petitioner v. Twentieth Cen
tury Fox Television, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1384. Droplets, Inc., Petitioner v. Andrei Iancu, Director,
United States Patent and Trademark Office. Petition for writ of certio
rari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
denied.
No. 17–1393. Marisa N. Pavan, et al., Petitioners v. Nathaniel Smith.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Arkansas
denied.
No. 17–1398. SWC, LLC, et al., Petitioners v. David A. Herr, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1408. Breckinridge Health, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Alex M.
Azar, II, Secretary of Health and Human Services. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
denied.
No. 17–1411. Aker Biomarine Antarctic AS, et al., Petitioners v.
Nam Chuong Huynh, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court
of Appeals of Washington, Division 1 denied.
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No. 17–1419. Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, et al., Peti
tioners v. United States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1432. County of Amador, California, Petitioner v. Depart
ment of the Interior, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1442. Dimond Rigging Company, LLC, dba Absolute Rigging
And Millwrights, Petitioner v. Ordos City Hawtai Autobody Company,
Ltd., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1453. Community Health Systems, Inc., et al., Petitioners v.
New York City Employees’ Retirement System, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir
cuit denied.
No. 17–1456. Michael T. Kennedy, Petitioner v. Skadden Arps Slate
Meagher & Flom LLP, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 17–1459. World Programming Limited, Petitioner v. SAS Insti
tute, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1470. Five Star Senior Living Inc., fka Five Star Quality
Care, Inc., Petitioner v. Lourdes Lefevre. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1472. Indiana, Petitioner v. Robert Bowman, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Indiana, Second Dis
trict denied.
No. 17–1474. Rosana Boulhosa Nassar, Petitioner v. Eduardo Boul
hosa Nassar. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1476. City of Fort Worth, Texas, et al., Petitioners v. Eric C.
Darden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1477. United States, ex rel. Nancy Chase, Petitioner v. Chap
ters Health System, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1479. John Anthony Gentry, Petitioner v. Joe H. Thompson,
Judge, Circuit Court of Tennessee, Sumner County. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
denied.
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tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
denied.
No. 17–9233. Michael Paul Hendrix, Petitioner v. Texas. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Texas, Sixth District
denied.
No. 17–9234. Sam Louis Levine, Petitioner v. State Bar of Georgia.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia denied.
No. 17–9236. Brandi Channon, Petitioner v. United States; and
No. 17–9242. Matthew Channon, Petitioner v. United States. Peti
tions for writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9237. Joseph Ray Rice, Petitioner v. W. L. Montgomery, Act
ing Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9241. Charles Smith, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
Office denied.
No. 17–9243. Jason Demetrius Stephens, Petitioner v. Florida, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 17–9244. Montavius Antoine Johnson, Petitioner v. David Mitch
ell, Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9245. Elvis Renteria Camilo Lopez, Petitioner v. James Key,
Superintendent, Airway Heights Corrections Center. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir
cuit denied.
No. 17–9246. Michael Marquardt, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth
District denied.
No. 17–9247. Mike Cassiano, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–9249. Sheldon Joel Ramnaraine, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–9250. Ezekiel Flowers, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
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No. 17–9251. Stephen Frank Karban, Petitioner v. Mark Brnovich,
Attorney General of Arizona, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9252. Manuel Robert Lucero, V, Petitioner v. Thomas A.
Turco, III, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied.
No. 17–9253. Alex H. Pierre, Petitioner v. Attorney Grievance Com
mittee for the First Judicial Department. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the Court of Appeals of New York denied.
No. 17–9254. Jorge George Fraticelli, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Pe
tition for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Phil
adelphia Office denied.
No. 17–9256. Christopher D. Griffith, Petitioner v. Randy Blades,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9257. Clifford Allen Follansbee, Petitioner v. Charles L.
Ryan, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–9258. Craig Kaiser Garrett, Petitioner v. Daniel Paramo,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9260. Teena Colebrook, Petitioner v. CIT Bank. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–9261. Stacia Cromartie, Petitioner v. Alabama State Univer
sity, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Ala
bama denied.
No. 17–9267. Louis Daniel Smith, Petitioner v. United States. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9268. Darryl Schneider, Petitioner v. Robert Welker. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second
District denied.
No. 17–9270. Marcus A. Steele, Petitioner v. R. C. Cheatham, War
den. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap
peals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
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ers have repeatedly abused this Court’s process, the Clerk is directed
not to accept any further petitions in noncriminal matters from peti
tioners unless the docketing fees required by Rule 38(a) are paid and
the petitions are submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
No. 18–5175. In Re Terrence Matthew Brown, Petitioner;
No. 18–5400. In Re Wilma Pennington-Thurman, Petitioner; and
No. 18–5543. In Re Andre David Leffebre, Petitioner. Motions of
petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and peti
tions for writs of habeas corpus dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
Mandamus Denied
No. 17–1570. In Re Leonard Bieri, III, Petitioner;
No. 17–1710. In Re Curt Gilgenbach, et ux., Petitioners;
No. 17–8710. In Re Arthur O. Armstrong, Petitioner;
No. 17–8777. In Re Charles Lee, Petitioner;
No. 17–8871. In Re Pervis Payne, Petitioner;
No. 17–8981. In Re Angel Ruiz-Rivera, Petitioner;
No. 17–9073. In Re Airrick Bey, Petitioner;
No. 17–9290. In Re Brian L. Redden, Petitioner;
No. 17–9355. In Re Derek Wardlaw, Petitioner;
No. 17–9465. In Re Gerard David McCree, Petitioner;
No. 18–123. In Re Citizens for Fair Representation, et al.,
Petitioners;
No. 18–140. In Re Cliven Bundy, Petitioner;
No. 18–5025. In Re Derek Wardlaw, Petitioner;
No. 18–5064. In Re Kenneth Gaylord Stokes, Petitioner;
No. 18–5236. In Re Ferlando Esco, Petitioner;
No. 18–5262. In Re Edward McLaughlin, Petitioner;
No. 18–5265. In Re Brandon Lee, Petitioner;
No. 18–5409. In Re Daniel Riley, Petitioner;
No. 18–5449. In Re Michael D. Smith, Petitioner; and
No. 18–5579. In Re Brent Cole, Petitioner. Petitions for writs of
mandamus denied.
No. 17–1556. In Re Jessie D. McDonald, Petitioner;
No. 17–1561. In Re Michael B. Ellis, et al., Petitioners;
No. 17–1562. In Re Harold R. Stanley, Petitioner;
No. 17–1563. In Re Melba L. Ford, Petitioner;
No. 17–1614. In Re Voter Verified, Inc., Petitioner; and
No. 17–1715. In Re Robert A. McNeil, et al., Petitioners. Petitions
for writs of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
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No. 17–9201. In Re Susan Rose, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of
mandamus and/or prohibition dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 17–9240. In Re Christopher D. Schneider, Petitioner. Petition
for writ of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
No. 17–9443. In Re Raymond L. Rogers, Petitioner. Motion of peti
tioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for
writ of mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has repeat
edly abused this Court’s process, the Clerk is directed not to accept
any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the
docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in
compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court
of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
No. 18–5020. In Re Lewis Brown, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner
for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of
mandamus and/or prohibition dismissed. See Rule 39.8. Justice Kagan
took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion and this
petition.
No. 18–5671. In Re Kenneth Simpson, Petitioner. Motion of peti
tioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for
writ of mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 18–5740. In Re Mark Clark, Petitioner; and
No. 18–5785. In Re Clifford Winkles, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 17–1581. In Re Jean Coulter, Petitioner;
No. 17–8957. In Re Inzel Gaitor, Petitioner; and
No. 18–5157. In Re Jose Luis Arevalo, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–1532. Launce Kramer, Petitioner v. United States, et al.;
No. 17–6892. Richard Anthony Wilford, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–7141. James R. Young, Petitioner v. Manuel Ocasio, Warden;
No. 17–7633. Chuck Devlin, Petitioner v. Montana;
No. 17–7830. In Re Vincent W. Aldridge, et ux., Petitioners;
No. 17–7885. Anthony Griffin, et al., Petitioners v. Hess Corporation,
aka Amerada Petroleum Corporation, et al.;
No. 17–8230. Anthony West, Petitioner v. Mary Berghuis, Warden;
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Cheney
Davis
Alexander J. Toney Dallas, TX Stephen Cass
Weiland
Benjamin R. Tozer Minneapolis, MN Kurt John
Niederluecke
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Applicant City and State Movant
Oral Arguments
No. 17–71. Weyerhaeuser Company, Petitioner v. United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, et al. Argued by Mr. Timothy S. Bishop for the
petitioner and by Mr. Edwin S. Kneedler for the respondents.
No. 17–587. Mount Lemmon Fire District, Petitioner v. John Guido,
et al. Argued by Mr. E. Joshua Rosenkranz for the petitioner, by
Mr. Jeffrey L. Fisher for the respondents, and by Mr. Jonathan C. Bond
for the United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court,
supporting the respondents.
Oral Arguments
No. 17–6086. Herman Avery Gundy, Petitioner v. United States. Ar
gued by Ms. Sarah Baumgartel for the petitioner and by Mr. Jeffrey
B. Wall for the respondent.
No. 17–7505. Vernon Madison, Petitioner v. Alabama. Argued by
Mr. Bryan A. Stevenson for the petitioner and by Mr. Thomas R.
Govan, Jr., for the respondent.
Oral Arguments
No. 17–647. Rose Mary Knick, Petitioner v. Township of Scott, Penn
sylvania, et al. Argued by Mr. J. David Breemer for the petitioner, by
Mr. Solicitor General Francisco for the United States as amicus curiae,
by special leave of the Court, supporting the petitioner, and by Ms.
Teresa Ficken Sachs for the respondents.
No. 17–340. New Prime Inc., Petitioner v. Dominic Oliveira. Argued
by Mr. Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., for the petitioner and by Ms. Jennifer
D. Bennett for the respondent.
tion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of
time denied.
No. 18M40. Alba T. Pfeffer, Petitioner v. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC,
et al. Motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari
out of time denied.
No. 18M41. Antywane Eric Williams, Petitioner v. Jeffrey S. Cox,
Judge, Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit, et al. Motion to
direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of time
denied.
No. 18M42. John Laschkewitsch, Petitioner v. American National
Life Insurance Company. Motion for leave to file a petition for writ of
certiorari with supplemental appendix under seal granted.
No. 18M43. Josh A. Wairi, Petitioner v. United States. Motion for
leave to file a petition for writ of certiorari with supplemental appendix
under seal granted.
No. 18M44. Dion Dakota Johnson, Petitioner v. United States. Mo
tion for leave to file a petition for writ of certiorari with supplemental
appendix under seal granted.
No. 18M45. Raymond E. Adams, II, Petitioner v. United States. Mo
tion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of
time denied.
No. 18M46. Justin A. Moss, Petitioner v. William Pollard, Warden.
Motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of
time denied.
No. 18M47. Randal Ruiz, Petitioner v. Ralph Diaz, Acting Secretary,
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Motion to
direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of time under
Rule 14.5 denied.
No. 18M48. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Sahar Kamkar. Mo
tion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of
time denied.
No. 18M49. Phares Sylince, Petitioner v. Florida. Motion to direct
the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out of time denied.
No. 16–1094. Republic of Sudan, Petitioner v. Rick Harrison, et al.
Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument
as amicus curiae and for divided argument granted.
No. 16–1498. Washington State Department of Licensing, Petitioner
v. Cougar Den, Inc. Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to partici
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pate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument
granted.
No. 17–419. James Dawson, et ux., Petitioners v. Dale W. Steager,
West Virginia State Tax Commissioner. Motion of the Acting Solicitor
General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and
for divided argument granted.
No. 17–949. John Sturgeon, Petitioner v. Bert Frost, in His Official
Capacity as Alaska Regional Director of the National Park Service,
et al. Motion of Alaska for leave to participate in oral argument as
amicus curiae and for divided argument granted.
No. 17–1026. Gilberto Garza, Jr., Petitioner v. Idaho. Motion of the
Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus
curiae and for divided argument granted.
No. 17–1107. Mike Carpenter, Interim Warden, Petitioner v. Patrick
Dwayne Murphy. Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to partici
pate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument
granted. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision
of this motion.
No. 17–1174. Luis A. Nieves, et al., Petitioners v. Russell P. Bartlett.
Motion of respondent to file volume II of the joint appendix under
seal granted.
No. 17–1229. Helsinn Healthcare S.A., Petitioner v. Teva Pharma
ceuticals USA, Inc., et al. Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to
participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argu
ment granted.
No. 18–164. First Solar, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Mineworkers’ Pen
sion Scheme, et al. The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this
case expressing the views of the United States.
No. 18–351. City of Pensacola, Florida, et al., Petitioners v. Amanda
Kondrat’yev, et al. Motion of petitioners to expedite consideration of
the petition for a writ of certiorari denied.
No. 18–5401. Melissa J. Poirier, Petitioner v. Massachusetts Depart
ment of Corrections. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis denied. Petitioner allowed until October 30, 2018, within
which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a
petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–5567. Carline Curry, Petitioner v. City of Mansfield, Ohio,
et al. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis de
nied. Petitioner allowed until October 30, 2018, within which to pay the
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Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1318. Kindred Nursing Centers Limited Partnership, dba
Winchester Centre for Health and Rehabilitation, nka Fountain Circle
Health and Rehabilitation, et al., Petitioners v. Beverly Wellner, Indi
vidually and on Behalf of the Estate of Joe P. Wellner, Deceased. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Kentucky denied.
No. 17–1463. Luis Segovia, et al., Petitioners v. United States, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1483. Alexsam, Inc., Petitioner v. Wildcard Systems, Inc.,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap
peals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1499. RP Healthcare, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Ranbaxy
Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 17–1510. Robert Veal, Petitioner v. Georgia. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia denied.
No. 17–1559. Leonardo Villegas-Sarabia, Petitioner v. Jefferson B.
Sessions, III, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1566. Rogers Lacaze, Petitioner v. Louisiana. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Louisiana denied.
No. 17–1607. Kenneth E. Fairley, Petitioner v. United States. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1610. Clifford W. Jones, Sr., Petitioner v. Department of
Health and Human Services. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1611. Robert G. Hillsman, Petitioner v. Mark J. Escoto. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
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No. 17–1699. Mr. P., et ux., Individually and as Next Friends of M.
P., Petitioners v. West Hartford Board of Education. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit denied.
No. 17–1703. Honeywell International Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Mex
ichem Fluor Inc., et al.; and
No. 18–2. Natural Resources Defense Council, Petitioner v. Mexi
chem Fluor, Inc., et al. Petitions for writs of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 17–8382. Ernest Milton Glover, et al., Petitioners v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 17–8558. Gillman Roddy Long, Petitioner v. United States. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 17–8801. Amilka Del Monte, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–9000. Gabriel Alexander Acosta, Petitioner v. Rick Raemisch,
Executive Director, Colorado Department of Corrections, et al. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9130. Graciela Potenciano, Petitioner v. United States. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9159. Bruce Earl Ward, Petitioner v. Arkansas. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Arkansas denied.
No. 17–9549. Michael Duane Zack, III, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh
Circuit denied.
No. 18–108. David Duncan, Petitioner v. GEICO General Insurance
Company. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–115. Kimothy Maurice Wynn, Petitioner v. Washington. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–116. John E. Reardon, Petitioner v. Daniel B. Zonies, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Third Circuit denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–5852. In Re Sontay T. Smotherman, Petitioner. Petition for
writ of mandamus denied.
No. 18–5454. In Re Deborah Elizabeth Gouch-Onassis, Petitioner;
No. 18–5455. In Re Deborah Elizabeth Gouch-Onassis, Petitioner;
and
No. 18–5551. In Re Rafael A. Joseph, Petitioner. Motion of peti
tioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for
writ of mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 18–5575. In Re Allah, Petitioner. Motion for leave to proceed
in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of mandamus dis
missed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has repeatedly abused this Court’s
process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any further petitions in
noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the docketing fee required
by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in compliance with Rule
166 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
Rehearing Denied
Oral Arguments
Murphy, Jr.
Murphy, Jr.
NJ
Freda Linsenbaum Wolfson North Brunswick, Judge Mark Falk
NJ
Marissa D. Tillem New York, NY Judge Mark Falk
Joe Bailey Allen, III Houston, TX Bradley J. B.
Toben
Stephen C. Dillard Houston, TX Bradley J. B.
Toben
A. Craig Eiland Galveston, TX Bradley J. B.
Toben
Elizabeth B. King Richmond, TX Bradley J. B.
Toben
Jennifer Campbell Lindsey Waco, TX Bradley J. B.
Toben
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Oral Arguments
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6238 (18A376). Edmund Zagorski, Petitioner v. Tony Par
ker, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Corrections, et al. Appli
cation for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Kagan and by her referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Middle Division denied.
Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Breyer joins, dissenting from
denial of application for stay of execution and denial of petition for
certiorari.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1702. Manhattan Community Access Corporation, et al., Peti
tioners v. DeeDee Halleck, et al. Motion of Chicago Access Corporation
for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae granted. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit granted.
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Certiorari—Summary Disposition
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1575. Alwasi Yong, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern Dis
trict denied.
No. 17–1624. Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Petitioner v. Oklahoma.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1713. Emerson Electric Co., et al., Petitioners v. Superior
Court of California, Orange County, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the Supreme Court of California denied.
No. 17–7929. Arthur Brown, Jr., Petitioner v. Texas. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
No. 17–8462. Jonathan Khalid Petras, et al., Petitioners v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–8495. Robert Velez, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–8853. Deante Dixon, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev
enth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9326. Donald Charles Kornse, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9436. Juan Francisco Vega, Petitioner v. Robert W. Ger
maine. Petition for writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of
Florida, Second District denied.
No. 17–9458. Leron Porter, Petitioner v. Rhode Island. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Rhode Island denied.
No. 18–84. ConAgra Grocery Products Company, et al., Petitioners
v. California; and
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No. 18–86. The Sherwin-Williams Company, Petitioner v. California.
Petitions for writs of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California,
Sixth Appellate District denied.
No. 18–124. Two-Way Media Ltd., Petitioner v. Comcast Cable Com
munications, LLC, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–167. MCC (Xiangtan) Heavy Industrial Equipment Co., Ltd.,
Petitioner v. Liebherr Mining & Construction Equipment, Inc., dba
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
No. 18–176. Conestoga Trust Services, LLC, as Trustee of the Con
estoga Settlement Trust, dated May 1, 2010, Petitioner v. Sun Life
Assurance Company of Canada. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–181. Larry Elliot Klayman, Petitioner v. Stephanie Ann
Luck. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Ohio,
Cuyahoga County denied.
No. 18–198. Lucio Celli, Petitioner v. New York City Department of
Education, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–200. Michigan, Petitioner v. Charles Damon Jones. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–201. Parviz Montazer, Petitioner v. Parvin R. Montazer. Peti
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Fourth
Appellate District, Division Three denied.
No. 18–205. Northern California Water Association, et al., Petition
ers v. California State Water Resources Control Board, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Third Appel
late District denied.
No. 18–224. Luke O. Pickens, Petitioner v. Brevard Police Testing
and Selection Center. Petition for writ of certiorari to the District
Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District denied.
No. 18–258. Hatem El-Khalidi, Petitioner v. Arabian American De
velopment Company. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Ap
peals of Texas, Ninth District denied.
No. 18–293. Janos Farkas, Petitioner v. Ocwen Loan Servicing,
L.L.C., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
182 MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018
Mandamus Denied
Rehearings Denied
Netter
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1594. Return Mail, Inc., Petitioner v. United States Postal
Service, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari granted limited to Question
1 presented by the petition.
No. 17–1657. Mission Product Holdings, Inc., Petitioner v. Tempnol
ogy, LLC, nka Old Cold LLC. Petition for writ of certiorari granted
limited to Question 1 presented by the petition.
No. 17–1672. United States, Petitioner v. Andre Ralph Haymond.
Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted.
Petition for writ of certiorari granted.
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Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1544. Father, Petitioner v. Maine Department of Health and
Human Services, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme
Judicial Court of Maine denied.
No. 17–1568. Raul Padilla-Ramirez, Petitioner v. Robert M. Culley,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1572. Lucas Peterson, et al., Petitioners v. Walter Franklin,
II, Trustee for the Estate of Terrance Terrell Franklin. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–1604. Julian Brown, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit denied.
No. 17–1636. California Sea Urchin Commission, et al., Petitioners
v. Susan Combs, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and
Parks, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1654. Matthew Wise, et al., Petitioners v. William Hurt,
et al.; and
No. 17–1655. Jeffrey Vantlin, et al., Petitioners v. William Hurt, et al.
Petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1673. Aviation & General Insurance Company, Ltd., et al.,
Petitioners v. United States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 17–1700. Michael C. Turzai, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House
of Representatives, et al., Petitioners v. Gretchen Brandt, et al. Peti-
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tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Mid-
dle District denied.
No. 17–1701. Wei Sun, Petitioner v. Jefferson B. Sessions, III, Attor-
ney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 17–8844. Desha Cooper, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit denied.
No. 17–8960. Tim Haskin, Petitioner v. US Airways, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9171. Jonathan Sandoval, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9310. Enrique Lopez Lara, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9377. Joe JR Desilien, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–9474. Richard Harley Greenway, Petitioner v. Arizona. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Arizona, Pima
County denied.
No. 17–9535. John William King, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divi-
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–67. James Thomas Hurst, II, Petitioner v. James Caldwell,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Ken-
tucky denied.
No. 18–77. Advanced Video Technologies LLC, Petitioner v. HTC
Corporation, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–182. AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Petitioner v. Gilead
Sciences, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–187. Keith A. Simpson, Petitioner v. The Bank of New York
Mellon. Petition for writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal
of Florida, Third District denied.
202 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018
Mandamus Denied
Rehearing Denied
Attorney Discipline
Oral Arguments
No. 17–1272. Henry Schein, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Archer and
White Sales, Inc. Argued by Mr. Kannon Shanmugam for the petition-
ers and by Mr. Daniel L. Geyser for the respondent.
No. 17–988. Lamps Plus, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Frank Varela.
Argued by Mr. Andrew J. Pincus for the petitioners and by Ms. Michele
M. Vercoski for the respondent.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–553 (18A449). Juliet Yackel, Petitioner v. South Dakota,
et al. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented
to Justice Gorsuch and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of South Dakota denied.
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Oral Arguments
Oral Arguments
No. 17–961. Theodore H. Frank, et al., Petitioners v. Paloma Gaos,
Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, et al. Ar-
gued by Mr. Theodore H. Frank for the petitioners, by Mr. Principal
Deputy Solicitor General Jeffrey B. Wall for the United States as ami-
cus curiae, by special leave of the Court, in support of neither party,
by Mr. Andrew J. Pincus for the respondent Google LLC, and by
Mr. Jeffrey A. Lamken for the respondents Paloma Gaos, et al.
No. 17–1011. Budha Ismail Jam, et al., Petitioners v. International
Finance Corporation. Argued by Mr. Jeffrey L. Fisher for the petition-
ers, by Mr. Jonathan Ellis for the United States as amicus curiae, by
special leave of the Court, supporting the petitioners, and by Mr. Don-
ald B. Verrilli, Jr., for the respondent. Justice Kavanaugh recused.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6525 (18A465). Edmund Zagorski, Petitioner v. Tony Mays,
Warden. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death pre-
sented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the Court denied. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6530 (18A470). Edmund Zagorski, Petitioner v. Bill Haslam,
Governor of Tennessee, et al. Application for stay of execution of sen-
tence of death presented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the
Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied. Justice Sotomayor, dissenting
from denial of application for stay and denial of certiorari.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1606. Ricky Lee Smith, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted.
No. 17–1679. Robert H. Gray, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary
of Veterans Affairs. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted.
No. 17–1717. The American Legion, et al., Petitioners v. American
Humanist Association, et al.; and
No. 18–18. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commis-
sion, Petitioner v. American Humanist Association, et al. Petitions for
writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Circuit are granted. The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour
is allotted for oral argument.
No. 17–8995. Jason J. Mont, Petitioner v. United States. Motion of
petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit granted.
No. 17–9572. Curtis Giovanni Flowers, Petitioner v. Mississippi. Mo-
tion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Peti-
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Appeal—Summary Disposition
No. 18–290. Eugene Martin LaVergne, et al., Appellants v. United
States House of Representatives, et al. Appeal from the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed for want of
jurisdiction.
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–9218. Tracy Dearl Cain, Petitioner v. Ronald Davis, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–121. James Rothery, et al., Petitioners v. Lou Blanas, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
238 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Oral Arguments
No. 17–949. John Sturgeon, Petitioner v. Bert Frost, in His Offcial
Capacity as Alaska Regional Director of the National Park Service,
et al. Argued by Mr. Matthew T. Findley for the petitioner, by Ms.
Ruth Botstein for Alaska, as amicus curiae, by special leave of the
Court, supporting the petitioner, and by Mr. Deputy Solicitor General
Edwin S. Kneedler for the respondents.
No. 16–1275. Virginia Uranium, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. John War-
ren, et al. Argued by Mr. Charles J. Cooper for the petitioners, by
Mr. Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco for the United States as amicus
curiae, by special leave of the Court, supporting the petitioners, and
by Mr. Solicitor General Toby J. Heytens for the respondents.
Opinion
No. 17–587. Mount Lemmon Fire District, Petitioner v. John Guido,
et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Ginsburg.
Justice Kavanaugh took no part in the consideration or decision of
this case.
Oral Arguments
No. 17–8151. Russell Bucklew, Petitioner v. Anne L. Precythe, Di-
rector, Missouri Department of Corrections, et al. Argued by Mr. Rob-
ert Hochman for the petitioner and by Mr. D. John Sauer for the
respondents.
No. 17–1042. BNSF Railway Company, Petitioner v. Michael D.
Loos. Argued by Ms. Lisa S. Blatt for the petitioner, by Ms. Rachel
P. Kovner for the United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of
the Court, supporting the petitioner, and by Mr. David C. Frederick
for the respondent.
Oral Arguments
No. 16–1094. Republic of Sudan, Petitioner v. Rick Harrison, et al.
Argued by Mr. Christopher M. Curran for the petitioner, by Ms. Erica
Ross for the United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the
Court, supporting the petitioner, and by Mr. Kannon Shanmugam for
the respondents.
No. 17–773. Richard Allen Culbertson, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berry-
hill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. Argued by Mr. Daniel R.
Ortiz for the petitioner, by Mr. Anthony Yang for the respondent, in
support of reversal and remand, and by Ms. Amy L. Weil, appointed
by this Court, as amicus curiae in support of the judgment below.
The Chief Justice said:
“Ms. Weil, this Court appointed you to brief and argue this case as
amicus curiae in support of the judgment below. You have ably dis-
charged that responsibility, for which we are grateful.”
Appeal—Jurisdiction Postponed
No. 18–281. Virginia House of Delegates, et al., Appellants v. Golden
Bethune-Hill, et al. Appeal from the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Virginia. Further consideration of the question
of jurisdiction is postponed to the hearing of the case on the merits. In
addition to the questions presented by the jurisdictional statement,
the parties are directed to fully brief the following question: Whether
appellants have standing to bring this appeal.
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1705. PDR Network, LLC, et al., Petitioners v. Carlton &
Harris Chiropractic, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted limited to the
following question: Whether the Hobbs Act required the district court
in this case to accept the FCC's legal interpretation of the Telephone
Consumer Protection Act.
Certiorari Denied
Prohibition Denied
Rehearings Denied
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6680 (18A510). Roberto Moreno Ramos, Petitioner v. Lorie
Davis, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional
Institutions Division. Application for stay of execution of sentence of
death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court
denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6682 (18A512). Roberto Moreno Ramos, Petitioner v.
Texas. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented
to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–315. Cochise Consultancy, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. United
States, ex rel. Billy Joe Hunt. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted.
No. 18–557. In Re Department of Commerce, et al., Petitioners. Pe-
tition for writ of mandamus is treated as a petition for writ of certio-
rari. The petition for certiorari granted. Petitioners' brief on the merits
is to be fled on or before Monday, December 17, 2018. Respondents'
brief on the merits is to be fled on or before Thursday, January 17,
2019. The reply brief is to be fled on or before Monday, February 4,
2019. The case is set for oral argument on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
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Certiorari Denied
No. 17–8988. Anthony Francis Book, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9223. Donald Lee Hinton, Petitioner v. Walker, Recreation
Supervisor, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–78. J. Cruz Ramirez-Barajas, Petitioner v. Matthew G. Whi-
taker, Acting Attorney General; and Daniel Oginga Onduso, Petitioner
v. Matthew G. Whitaker, Acting Attorney General. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–150. Phil Plummer, et al., Petitioners v. David M. Hopper,
Special Administrator of the Estate of Robert Andrew Richardson, Sr.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–204. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, Petitioner v. Iris
Pounds, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–212. Bank of America, N.A., Petitioner v. Donald M. Lusnak.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–300. Delano Farms Company, et al., Petitioners v. California
Table Grape Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme
Court of California denied.
No. 18–326. Estate of Bernice Goldberg by Executor Gary Goldberg,
Petitioner v. Philip Nimoityn, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–330. Douglas Walter Greene, Petitioner v. Frost Brown
Todd, LLC, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–336. Thaddeus Jones, et al., Petitioners v. Michelle
Markiewicz-Qualkinbush, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–338. Leonardo Soccolich, et ux., Petitioners v. Wilmington
Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District denied.
No. 18–344. Linda Shao, Petitioner v. McManis Faulker, LLP. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Sixth
Appellate District denied.
No. 18–354. Stanley Weiss, Petitioner v. New Jersey. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third
Circuit denied.
No. 18–358. Richard Roe, Petitioner v. United States, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–361. Lael J. Alleyne, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Offce denied.
No. 18–362. Darrell Wayne Brown, Petitioner v. Virginia. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–363. Ruben Dario Uribe-Sanchez, Petitioner v. Matthew G.
Whitaker, Acting Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–367. Mary E. Jacobi, Petitioner v. New York Tax Appeals
Tribunal, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Appellate Division,
Supreme Court of New York, Third Judicial Department denied.
No. 18–382. Raji Rab, Petitioner v. Superior Court of California,
Sacramento County, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court
of Appeal of California, Third Appellate District denied.
286 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
denied.
No. 18–6032. D. L., Petitioner v. Wisconsin. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, District II denied.
No. 18–6038. Carlos D. Villavicencio, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–6043. Patrick Wayne Manning, II, Petitioner v. Oklahoma.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Okla-
homa denied.
No. 18–6045. Corey Levon Beckham, Petitioner v. Darrell Miller,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6047. Leo Llowlyn Seed, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secre-
tary, Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6052. Mohsen Khoshmood, Petitioner v. Catholic Charity,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–6053. Donald Lee Kissner, Petitioner v. Michigan. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–6055. Willie Triplett, Jr., Petitioner v. Darrel Vannoy, War-
den. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6059. Cedric Carter, Petitioner v. Ohio. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Hamilton County denied.
No. 18–6082. Jeffrey Eugene Lee, Petitioner v. R. C. Cheatham,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6154. Donald Lee Easley, Petitioner v. Oregon. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Oregon denied.
No. 18–6200. Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Uzoechi, Petitioner v. David
Wilson, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6253. Daniel R. Wesling, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Philadel-
phia Offce denied.
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No. 18–6254. Lou Tyler, Petitioner v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6259. Lou Tyler, Petitioner v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6275. Ricardo Lupian-Barajas, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh
Circuit denied.
No. 18–6291. Steven H. Cook, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6327. Rolando Humphrey, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6335. George Jenkins, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6339. Michael T. Willan, Petitioner v. Petitioner. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, District IV
denied.
No. 18–6341. John William Lieba, II, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6342. Jaime Rene Lopez-Vaal, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6343. Roberto Llerenas, Jr., Petitioner v. United States. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6346. Mark A. Dubarry, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6347. Adam Brake, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
No. 17–1537. Patricia Morrison, Petitioner v. Quest Diagnostics
Inc., et al.;
No. 17–1571. Michael Marranca, Petitioner v. Valery Loytsker;
No. 17–1601. Nicole Barone, Petitioner v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.;
No. 17–1608. Randy Holkesvig, Petitioner v. North Dakota;
No. 17–1612. Terry Lee Hinds, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–1621. Rodney Young Anderson, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis,
Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division;
No. 17–1626. Hamid R. Assadian, Petitioner v. Reza Parsi, et al.;
No. 17–1647. In Re Keith Henderson, et al., Petitioners;
No. 17–1651. Laurence Arthur Bates, et ux., Petitioners v. Village
of Pentwater, Michigan;
No. 17–1690. Joseph Cooney, Petitioner v. Barry School of Law, aka
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law;
No. 17–7988. James Mathurin, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8846. Cortrell A. Ramey, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8937. Cash Jerome Ferguson-Cassidy, Petitioner v. City of
Los Angeles, California, et al.;
No. 17–9078. James P. Arlotta, Petitioner v. Bank of America, N.A.,
et al.; and James P. Arlotta, Petitioner v. Diocese of Buffalo, et al.;
No. 17–9210. Joseph J. Buttercase, Petitioner v. Nebraska;
No. 17–9311. Charlette Dufray Johnson, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–9331. Amos Chasson, aka Roee Alias, aka Roee Hason, Peti-
tioner v. Jefferson B. Sessions, III, Attorney General;
No. 17–9352. Anthony L. Viola, Petitioner v. Mark S. Bennett;
No. 17–9423. Jimmy D. Woods, Petitioner v. Arizona;
No. 17–9428. Gregory Donel Johnson, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Di-
rector, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division;
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No. 17–9444. Marc A. Stephens, et al., Petitioners v. City of Engle-
wood, New Jersey, et al.;
No. 17–9476. Ali Elghannam, Petitioner v. Educational Testing
Service;
No. 17–9504. Lancey Darnell Ray, Petitioner v. Tracy McCollum,
Warden;
No. 17–9567. Alice Brown, Petitioner v. Del Norte County, Califor-
nia, et al.;
No. 18–9. Lisa Washington, Petitioner v. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary
of Health and Human Services;
No. 18–49. Georgia Plumb, et al., Petitioners v. U. S. Bank National
Association, et al.;
No. 18–92. David V. Perry, Petitioner v. Bruce Kriegman;
No. 18–95. Kyrt M. Wentzell, et al., Petitioners v. BP America, In-
corporated, et al.;
No. 18–104. Robert Philip Tuerk, Petitioner v. The Disciplinary
Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania;
No. 18–139. Thomas E. Freeman, Jr., Petitioner v. North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services;
No. 18–143. Sandra Lee Bart, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–186. Samuel David Silva-Ramirez, Petitioner v. Hospital Es-
panol Auxilio Mutuo de Puerto Rico, et al.;
No. 18–5009. Wade Anthony Drummond, Petitioner v. Jefferson B.
Sessions, III, Attorney General;
No. 18–5094. Jerry Wayne Sherry, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–5099. Lennie Williams, Petitioner v. Los Angeles County
Department of Public Social Services, et al.;
No. 18–5178. Kimberly Baltimore, Petitioner v. Frank Stephen
Buck;
No. 18–5197. Akash Dixit, Petitioner v. Tanya Singh Dixit;
No. 18–5235. Antrone Arness Thomas, Petitioner v. David
Chandran;
No. 18–5309. Maurice McLain, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5316. Susan Wells Vaughan, Petitioner v. Jennifer Vaughan,
et al.;
No. 18–5327. Adib Eddie Ramez Makdessi, Petitioner v. Lieutenant
Fields, et al.;
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Oral Arguments
Oral Arguments
No. 17–1094. Nutraceutical Corporation, Petitioner v. Troy Lam-
bert. Argued by Mr. John Hueston for the petitioner and by Mr. Jona-
than A. Herstoff for the respondent.
No. 17–1107. Mike Carpenter, Interim Warden, Petitioner v. Patrick
Dwayne Murphy. Argued by Ms. Lisa S. Blatt for the petitioner, by
Mr. Edwin S. Kneedler for the United States as amicus curiae, by
special leave of the Court, supporting the petitioner, by Mr. Ian H.
Gershengorn for the respondent, and by Mr. Riyaz A. Kanji for Mus-
cogee (Creek) Nation, as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court,
supporting the respondent. Justice Gorsuch recused.
Oral Argument
No. 17–1091. Tyson Timbs, Petitioner v. Indiana. Argued by
Mr. Wesley P. Hottot for the petitioner and by Mr. Solicitor General
Thomas M. Fisher for the respondent.
farewell to being on the bench and in the conference room. There, for
the past thirty years, it was a high honor to join with our colleagues
in seeking how best to defne and interpret an idea and a reality—the
idea and the reality of the law.
“Even if we disagreed in a particular case, we admired and respected
each other as we sought to explain the law as we found it to be and to
ensure that, over the course of time, the law and the freedoms it sus-
tains will be ever more secure, ever more revered. We frst came to
Washington knowing few who lived here, but the members of the Court
at once reached out to Mary and me with gifts of guidance, understand-
ing, and above all, the priceless bond of friendship. It seems proper to
quote from the poet and to say that for all these gifts, `I can no other
answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.' With assur-
ances of my continued highest regards, I remain, Yours sincerely,
Tony.”
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 17–74. Markle Interests, L.L.C., et al., Petitioners v. United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, et al. On petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Petition
for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated, and case remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Weyerhaeuser Co. v. United States Fish and
Wildlife Serv., et al., 586 U. S. ––– (2018).
No. 17–886. Arnold Fleck, Petitioner v. Joe Wetch, et al. Motion of
Pacifc Legal Foundation for leave to fle a brief as amicus curiae
granted. Motion of Kourosh Kenneth Hamidi, et al. for leave to fle a
brief as amici curiae granted. On petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Petition for
writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Janus v. State, County, and Municipal Em-
ployees, 585 U. S. ––– (2018).
Orders in Pending Cases
No. 18M67. Jacob W. Deng, Petitioner v. United States. Motion to
direct the Clerk to fle a petition for a writ of certiorari out of time
denied.
No. 18M68. Michelle McGuirk, Petitioner v. Airbnb, Inc., et al. Mo-
tion to direct the Clerk to fle a petition for a writ of certiorari out of
time denied.
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No. 18M69. Robert J. Trease, Petitioner v. Florida. Motion to direct
the Clerk to fle a petition for a writ of certiorari out of time denied.
No. 17–290. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Petitioner v. Doris Al-
brecht, et al. Motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to partici-
pate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument
granted.
No. 17–532. Clayvin Herrera, Petitioner v. Wyoming. Motion of the
Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus
curiae and for divided argument granted.
No. 17–1307. Dennis Obduskey, Petitioner v. McCarthy & Holthus
LLP. Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral
argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument granted.
No. 17–1335. Consolidation Coal Company, Petitioner v. Director,
Offce of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor,
et al. Motion of respondent Robert Thompson for attorney's fees and
expenses granted. The Court approves the parties' agreed upon attor-
ney's fees of $14,732.50, and expenses of $1,152.63, to be paid by Consol-
idation Coal Co.
No. 17–9480. In Re Earnest Cassell Woods, II, Petitioner. Motion of
petitioner for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed
in forma pauperis denied.
No. 18–260. County of Maui, Hawaii, Petitioner v. Hawaii Wildlife
Fund, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Solicitor General is invited to fle
a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States on or
before 4 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019.
No. 18–268. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., et al., Petitioners
v. Upstate Forever, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The Solicitor General
is invited to fle a brief in this case expressing the views of the United
States on or before 4 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019.
No. 18–5020. In Re Lewis Brown, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner
for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pau-
peris denied. Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or deci-
sion of this motion.
No. 18–5400. In Re Wilma Pennington-Thurman, Petitioner. Motion
of petitioner for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed
in forma pauperis denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–6091. In Re Steven A. Walcott, Jr., Petitioner. Petition for
writ of mandamus denied.
No. 18–223. In Re Christopher Dawson, Petitioner. Petition for writ
of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–1591. Andre Hoskins, Petitioner v. United States, et al.;
No. 17–8008. Nestor Leon, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8043. Ramona I. Morgan, Petitioner v. Kansas, et al.;
No. 17–8352. Johannes T. Martin, Petitioner v. Living Essentials,
LLC;
No. 17–8516. Jackie Lee O'Neal, Petitioner v. Harold W. Clarke, Di-
rector, Virginia Department of Corrections;
No. 17–8710. In Re Arthur O. Armstrong, Petitioner;
No. 17–8824. Harry Conner, Petitioner v. Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Co., et al.; and Harry Conner, Petitioner v. United States Postal
Service, et al.;
No. 17–8867. John Benjamin Clopton, Jr., Petitioner v. Mary Murphy,
Judge, District Court of Grayson County, Texas;
No. 17–8935. Charlie Campbell, Petitioner v. New York City Transit
Authority, Adjudication Bureau;
No. 17–9031. Johannes T. Martin, Petitioner v. Wendy's Interna-
tional, Inc., et al.;
No. 17–9071. Quincy Bailey, Petitioner v. Randy White, Warden;
No. 17–9145. Robert Maloy, Petitioner v. New York;
No. 17–9345. John Laschkewitsch, Petitioner v. Transamerica Life
Insurance Company;
No. 17–9346. David L. Woodward, Petitioner v. Kansas;
No. 17–9569. Archie Bradfeld, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5011. Xavier Cardona, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5058. Deante Drake, aka Panama, aka Shawn, aka Papa
Bear, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5067. Clark L. Stuhr, Petitioner v. Daniel White, Superin-
tendent, Washington Corrections Center;
No. 18–5119. Ambrose King, Petitioner v. Mary King;
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No. 18–5158. Mario Lee Brown, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5163. Kai Uwe Thier, Petitioner v. Florida;
No. 18–5224. Frank Costelon, Petitioner v. New Mexico;
No. 18–5280. Patrick Lanier, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5424. Patsy N. Sakuma, Petitioner v. Association of Apart-
ment Owners of the Tropics of Waikele, et al.;
No. 18–5442. Craig Alan Wall, Sr., Petitioner v. Florida;
No. 18–5450. Amilcar Rivas-Rivera, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania;
No. 18–5666. Arthur Dennison, Petitioner v. Mark Hooks, Warden;
and
No. 18–5788. James Everett Dutschke, Petitioner v. United States.
Petitions for rehearing denied.
Oral Arguments
No. 17–419. James Dawson, et ux., Petitioners v. Dale W. Steager,
West Virginia State Tax Commissioner. Argued by Mr. Lawrence D.
Rosenberg for the petitioners, by Mr. Michael R. Huston for the United
States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court, supporting the
petitioners, and by Ms. Solicitor General Lindsay S. See for the
respondent.
No. 17–1077. Francis V. Lorenzo, Petitioner v. Securities and Ex-
change Commission. Argued by Mr. Robert Heim for the petitioner
and by Mr. Christopher G. Michel, pro hac vice, for the respondent.
Justice Kavanaugh recused.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6891 (18A571). Joseph C. Garcia, Petitioner v. Texas. Appli-
cation for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6892 (18A572). Joseph C. Garcia, Petitioner v. Bryan Col-
lier, Executive Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, et al.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6893 (18A573). Joseph C. Garcia, Petitioner v. Carmella
Jones, et al. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death pre-
sented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6898 (18A579). Joseph C. Garcia, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis,
Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death
presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
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gin for the respondent, and by Mr. Solicitor General Kyle D. Hawkins
for Texas, et al. as amici curiae, in support of affrmance.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6739 (18A528). David Earl Miller, et al., Petitioners v. Tony
Parker, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Correction, et al. Ap-
plication for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Sotomayor and by her referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Middle Division denied.
Justice Sotomayor, dissenting from the denial of the application for
stay and the denial of certiorari: I dissent for the reasons set out in
Miller v. Parker, 586 U. S. ––– (2018) (Sotomayor, J., dissenting).
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6906 (18A578). David Earl Miller, et al., Petitioners v. Tony
Parker, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Correction, et al. Ap-
plication for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Sotomayor and by her referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir-
cuit denied.
Justice Sotomayor dissenting from denial of application for stay and
denial of certiorari.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–266. The Dutra Group, Petitioner v. Christopher Batterton.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit granted.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–15. James L. Kisor, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted limited to Question 1
presented by the petition.
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1641. Barbara Ann Thomas, et vir, Petitioners v. J. J. Wil-
liams. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9169. Frederick Lee Robinson, Jr., Petitioner v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9238. Jamal Streeter, Petitioner v. Illinois. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District denied.
No. 18–7. Choctaw County, Mississippi, et al., Petitioners v. Jessica
Jauch. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–39. Jason Lee Boyd, Petitioner v. Washington. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1
denied.
No. 18–93. Donald Zimmerman, Petitioner v. City of Austin, Texas.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–304. Kimberly-Clark Corporation, et al., Petitioners v. Jenni-
fer Davidson. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–395. Corning Optical Communications RF LLC, Petitioner
v. PPC Broadband, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–412. Jael Watts, Petitioner v. Michael Allen, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
No. 18–432. Wilfredo Pineda, aka Wilfredo Pineda Alarcon, Peti-
tioner v. Kristjen Nielson, Secretary of Homeland Security, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–437. Dmitri I. Medvedev, Petitioner v. Henrico County. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
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No. 18–438. Carllene M. Placide, Petitioner v. Supreme Court of
Washington, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court
of Washington denied.
No. 18–448. Estate of Jerry West, Deceased, Petitioner v. Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–471. Jay Sandon Cooper, Petitioner v. Bank of New York
Mellon, Trustee, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–574. Joseph Rachal, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit denied.
No. 18–585. Ernest J. Franceschi, Jr., Petitioner v. Betty T. Yee,
et al.; and Keith DeOrio, Petitioner v. Betty T. Yee, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–5313. Joseph Steele, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit denied.
No. 18–5509. Randy David Makell, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–5670. Margaret Campise, Petitioner v. New York Commis-
sioner of Labor. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Appellate Divi-
sion, Supreme Court of New York, Third Judicial Department denied.
No. 18–5843. Alexander Manjanja Chanthunya, Petitioner v. Mary-
land Attorney Grievance Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the Court of Appeals of Maryland denied.
No. 18–5876. Steven Sanford, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6128. Norman Douglas Diamond, Petitioner v. Commissioner
of Internal Revenue. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–6175. Victor Tony Jones, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–6192. Pedro Rodriguez, Petitioner v. William D. Gore, Sher-
iff, San Diego County, California. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
338 MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
Mandamus Denied
No. 18–6537. In Re Gerald Phillip Wooten, Petitioner; and
No. 18–6630. In Re Taquan Gullett, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus denied.
No. 18–6551. In Re David Hoskins, et al., Petitioners. Petition for
writ of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–6511. In Re Ken Ejimofor Ezeah, Petitioner; and
No. 18–6561. In Re Jesus Denova Lopez, Petitioner. Petitions for
writs of prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8780. Luke Waine Caines, Jr., Petitioner v. Josie Gastelo,
Warden;
No. 17–8847. Cristial Satterwhite, Petitioner v. Frisch's Restau-
rant, et al.;
No. 17–8956. Andrew K. Bonner, Jr., Petitioner v. Cumberland Re-
gional High School District;
No. 17–8970. Steven Blakeney, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8971. Alan M. Bartlett, Petitioner v. Susanna C. Pineda,
Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, et al.;
No. 17–9351. Desmond Otto Triplett, Petitioner v. Wyoming;
No. 17–9488. Calvette Brown, Petitioner v. Illinois Department of
Human Services;
No. 17–9526. Elizabeth Cruz, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill, Act-
ing Commissioner of Social Security;
No. 18–38. Illya Erwin, Petitioner v. Department of the Army;
No. 18–5145. Chauncey Bennett, Petitioner v. John Wolfe, et al.;
No. 18–5157. In Re Jose Luis Arevalo, Petitioner;
No. 18–5382. Muriel Fiedler, Petitioner v. Mace Brindley, et al.;
No. 18–5622. Susan Elizabeth Walker, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5808. Rafael Angel Rondon, Petitioner v. United States; and
No. 18–5933. Mary Wilkerson, Petitioner v. United States. Petitions
for rehearing denied.
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Opinion
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6970 (18A606). Jose Antonio Jimenez, Petitioner v. Florida.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–7020 (18A628). Jose Antonio Jimenez, Petitioner v. Julie L.
Jones, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Application
for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas
and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
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Appeals—Jurisdiction Postponed
Certiorari Granted
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
granted.
No. 18–431. United States, Petitioner v. Maurice Lamont Davis and
Andre Levon Glover. Motions of respondents for leave to proceed
in forma pauperis granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted.
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Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–936. Gilead Sciences, Inc., Petitioner v. United States, ex rel.
Jeffrey Campie, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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No. 17–1149. United States, ex rel. Joshua Harman, Petitioner v.
Trinity Industries, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1285. Association des Eleveurs de Canards et d'Oies du Que-
bec, et al., Petitioners v. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of Califor-
nia. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1301. Ryan Harvey, et al., Petitioners v. UTE Indian Tribe
of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, et al. Petition for writ of certio-
rari to the Supreme Court of Utah denied.
No. 17–1404. Jimmie Gordon, Petitioner v. Blaine Lafer, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1704. Hope Kerr, for Hank W. Kerr, Deceased, Petitioner v.
Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–7517. Michael Smith, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh
Circuit denied.
No. 17–8160. Michael J. Khoury, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–8282. Jason J. Nebinger, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–9259. Chase Lee Collins, Petitioner v. California. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Second Appel-
late District denied.
No. 18–16. Larone Frederick Elijah, Petitioner v. United States. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–36. Gregory Brice, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals denied.
No. 18–98. Jerrard T. Cook, aka Jerrad T. Cook, aka Jerrard Cook
aka Jerrard Tramaine Cook, aka J-Fat, Petitioner v. Mississippi. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Mississippi denied.
No. 18–110. Andrew Burningham, et al., Petitioners v. John Mor-
rison Raines, III, Guardian of the Estate of John Morrison Raines, IV.
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of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir-
cuit denied.
No. 18–6490. Lyman S. Hopkins, Petitioner v. Language Testing In-
ternational, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–6492. Pascual Rentas, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6493. Steven D. Burke, Petitioner v. Neil Turner, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6501. Carl A. Robertson, Petitioner v. Interactive College of
Technology, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6506. Guy Boudreaux, Jr., Petitioner v. Timothy Hooper,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6507. Alice Brown, Petitioner v. Del Norte County, Califor-
nia, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6508. Duan Leonard Williams, Petitioner v. Virginia. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
No. 18–6509. John Tedesco, Petitioner v. Monroe County, Pennsylva-
nia, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–6510. Frank Pruitt, Petitioner v. New York. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of New York denied.
No. 18–6513. Byron Christopher Chinchilla, Petitioner v. Greg
Lewis, Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6516. Linh Thi Minh Tran, Petitioner v. Happy Valley Munic-
ipal Court, Oregon. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Ap-
peals of Oregon denied.
No. 18–6517. Aretha D. Brown, Petitioner v. Elite Modeling Agency.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6520. Jesus L. Arnett, Petitioner v. Patrick Covello, Acting
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–6521. Leonard J. Porto, III, Petitioner v. City of Laguna
Beach, California, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6522. Robert Prunty, Petitioner v. DeSoto County School
Board, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6527. Jedediah C., Petitioner v. West Virginia. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
denied.
No. 18–6528. Shaheen Cabbagestalk, Petitioner v. Bryan P. Sterling,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6529. Don Kozich, Petitioner v. Ann Deibert, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6532. Austin Myers, Petitioner v. Ohio. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Ohio denied.
No. 18–6535. Rodney Williams, Petitioner v. Michigan. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–6538. Steven Bernard Sydnor, Petitioner v. Kevin Hampton,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6539. Allan Wayne Rencountre, Petitioner v. Colby Braun,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6540. Maha Z. Rayan, Petitioner v. Georgia. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Georgia denied.
No. 18–6541. Michael Stoller, Petitioner v. Wilmington Trust. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6543. John J. Koresko, Petitioner v. R. Alexander Acosta,
Secretary of Labor. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–6544. Robert Joe McNemar, Petitioner v. Ralph Terry, Act-
ing Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6545. Frankie Calanche Lopez, Petitioner v. California. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Second
Appellate District denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–488. In Re Pamela Denise Idlett, Petitioner;
No. 18–6357. In Re Rajamani Senthilnathan, Petitioner;
No. 18–6479. In Re Evan P. Galvan, Petitioner; and
No. 18–6526. In Re Masao Yonamine, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus denied.
No. 18–6449. In Re Hakeem Sultaana, Petitioner; and
No. 18–6500. In Re Sandra Rumanek, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–6478. In Re Inzel Gaitor, Petitioner. Petition for writ of pro-
hibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8502. Samuel Lee Ambrose, Petitioner v. Tony Trierweiler,
Warden;
No. 17–8558. Gillman Roddy Long, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8688. Marie-Therese Assa'ad-Faltas, Petitioner v. City of Co-
lumbia, South Carolina;
No. 17–8842. Valentino Jackson, Petitioner v. Georgia;
No. 17–8909. Miguel A. Jaramillo, Petitioner v. New York;
No. 17–9004. Deandre Antoine Sturges, Petitioner v. Cindi S. Cur-
tin, Warden;
No. 17–9034. Robert R. Taylor, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secre-
tary, Florida Department of Corrections;
No. 17–9292. Arthur B. Styles, Petitioner v. Department of Veter-
ans Affairs;
No. 17–9306. Lan Tu Trinh, Petitioner v. Kathleen Lien Trinh;
No. 17–9363. Shawndell M. McFarlin, Petitioner v. Scott S. Harris,
Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States, et al.;
No. 17–9433. Eric Junod, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–9461. Danica Bulovic, Petitioner v. The Stop & Shop Super-
market Company, LLC, et al.;
No. 18–79. Tiberiu Klein, et al., Petitioners v. Daniel O'Brien, et al.;
No. 18–209. Ram Mehta, Petitioner v. California;
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No. 18–220. Javier A. Carrillo, et al., Petitioners v. U. S. Bank Na-
tional Association, et al.;
No. 18–233. Indiezone, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Todd Rooke, et al.;
No. 18–239. Arick Justin Rinaldo, Petitioner v. Bryan Mahan, et al.;
No. 18–271. Zachary N. Trost, et ux., Petitioners v. Sherry Trost;
No. 18–330. Douglas Walter Greene, Petitioner v. Frost Brown
Todd, LLC, et al.;
No. 18–382. Raji Rab, Petitioner v. Superior Court of California,
Sacramento County, et al.;
No. 18–401. Faye Rennell Hobson, Petitioner v. James Mattis, Secre-
tary of Defense;
No. 18–427. Masoud Bamdad, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5075. Felix A. Okafor, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5106. Shirley A. Stewart, Petitioner v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.,
et al.;
No. 18–5139. Donald Keith Runnels, Petitioner v. Presley Borde-
lon, Warden;
No. 18–5161. Marvin Waddleton, III, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Di-
rector, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division;
No. 18–5325. Lena Lasher, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5366. Ronald David Martin, Petitioner v. Tony Trierweiler,
Warden;
No. 18–5388. Albert William Roberts, III, Petitioner v. United
States;
No. 18–5403. Leroy Dean Dennis, Petitioner v. Oklahoma;
No. 18–5413. Clarence D. Lewis, Petitioner v. Johnny Hedgemon,
et al.;
No. 18–5452. Kenneth Roshaun Reid, Petitioner v. United States
District Court for the District of South Carolina;
No. 18–5519. Mark Templeton, Petitioner v. Brigitte Amsberry,
Superintendent, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, et al.;
No. 18–5530. Victoria Elia Kaldawi, Petitioner v. State of Kuwait,
et al.;
No. 18–5599. Anson Chi, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5602. Stephen D. Leonard, Petitioner v. Florida;
No. 18–5659. David Edward Cavalieri, Petitioner v. Virginia;
No. 18–5689. George Bridgette, Petitioner v. Debbie Asuncion, War-
den, et al.;
No. 18–5719. Alan Bartlett, Petitioner v. Susanna C. Pineda, Judge,
Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, et al.;
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Oral Arguments
No. 17–290. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Petitioner v. Doris Al-
brecht, et al. Argued by Mr. Shay Dvoretzky for the petitioner, by
Mr. Malcolm L. Stewart for the United States as amicus curiae, by
special leave of the Court, supporting the petitioner, and by Mr. David
C. Frederick for the respondents.
No. 17–1307. Dennis Obduskey, Petitioner v. McCarthy & Holthus
LLP. Argued by Mr. Daniel L. Geyser for the petitioner, by Mr. Kannon
Shanmugam for the respondent, and by Mr. Jonathan C. Bond for the
United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court, support-
ing the respondent.
Opinions
Oral Argument
No. 17–1299. Franchise Tax Board of California, Petitioner v. Gilbert
P. Hyatt. Argued by Mr. Seth P. Waxman for the petitioner and by
Mr. Erwin Chemerinsky for the respondent.
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–778. Jamar Alonzo Quarles, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit granted.
No. 17–9560. Hamid Mohamed Ahmed Ali Rehaif, Petitioner v.
United States. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pau-
peris and petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted.
No. 18–389. Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd., Petitioner
v. Brian Newton. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted.
No. 18–457. North Carolina Department of Revenue, Petitioner v.
The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of North Carolina granted.
No. 18–481. Food Marketing Institute, Petitioner v. Argus Leader
Media, dba Argus Leader. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted.
No. 18–485. Edward G. McDonough, Petitioner v. Youel Smith, Indi-
vidually and as Special District Attorney for the County of Rensselaer,
New York, aka Trey Smith. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted.
No. 18–525. Fort Bend County, Texas, Petitioner v. Lois M. Davis.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit granted.
No. 18–6210. Gerald P. Mitchell, Petitioner v. Wisconsin. Motion of
petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for writ
of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin granted.
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Certiorari—Summary Disposition
No. 17–9467. Larry Lamont White, Petitioner v. Kentucky. On peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Kentucky. Motion
of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for
writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to
the Supreme Court of Kentucky for further consideration in light of
Moore v. Texas, 581 U. S. ––– (2017). Justice Alito, with whom Justice
Thomas and Justice Gorsuch join, dissenting.
tioner allowed until February 4, 2019, within which to pay the docket-
ing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance
with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–6780. Joan E. Farr, Petitioner v. Daryl Davis, et al. Motion
of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Petitioner
allowed until February 4, 2019, within which to pay the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with
Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
No. 18–7026. Bryan Coats, Petitioner v. United States. Motion of
petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied. Petitioner
allowed until February 4, 2019, within which to pay the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with
Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
Certiorari Denied
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6644. Jingyuan Feng, Petitioner v. Sheena Komenda, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6645. Peyton John Wesley Hopson, Petitioner v. Stark
County, Ohio, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6646. John Edward Davis, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth
District denied.
No. 18–6648. Tracy Lynn Escobedo, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6649. Thelma R. Davis, Petitioner v. Brown & Dortch LLC,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Special Appeals of
Maryland denied.
No. 18–6651. Antonio Cobb, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District
denied.
No. 18–6655. Andrew John Miller, Petitioner v. Duncan MacLaren,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6656. Timothy Kyle Prince, Petitioner v. Shane Jackson,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6657. Mohsen Khoshmood, Petitioner v. DC HQ Housing Au-
thority. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–6658. Ronald D. Veteto, Petitioner v. Jefferson S. Dunn,
Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama denied.
No. 18–6663. Esau Escobar, Petitioner v. Illinois. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District denied.
No. 18–6668. Michael Tory, Jr., Petitioner v. Whited, RNB, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
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No. 18–6669. Gernard Denez Chestnut, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–6670. Richard Allen Barker, Petitioner v. California. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of California denied.
No. 18–6674. Octavious Lamar Rhymes, Petitioner v. Texas. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Texas, Sixth Dis-
trict denied.
No. 18–6685. Bruce Merryman, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divi-
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6686. Grady Pederson, Petitioner v. Minnesota, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6688. Stephen D. Leonard, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–6690. Eric Lawson, Petitioner v. Kelly Speight, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6696. Octavio Torres Ortega, Petitioner v. Pam Bondi, Attor-
ney General of Florida. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6699. James Tyrell Drane, Petitioner v. Michigan. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–6701. Roger Dale Epperson, Petitioner v. Kentucky. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Kentucky denied.
No. 18–6704. Aaron Jonathon Zemke, Petitioner v. Michigan. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–6709. Lawrence Alfred Landrum, Petitioner v. Ohio. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Ross County
denied.
No. 18–6710. Myra Tyler, Petitioner v. Main Industries, Inc., et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6724. Roger Lee Ozier, Petitioner v. Shirlee Harry, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
Oral Arguments
No. 17–1201. Gary Thacker, et ux., Petitioners v. Tennessee Valley
Authority. Argued by Mr. Franklin Taylor Rouse for the petitioners
and by Ms. Ann O'Connell Adams for the respondent.
No. 17–1625. Rimini Street, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Oracle USA,
Inc., et al. Argued by Mr. Mark A. Perry for the petitioners, by
Mr. Allon Kedem for the United States as amicus curiae, by special
leave of the Court, supporting the petitioners, and by Mr. Paul D.
Clement for the respondents.
Opinions
Oral Arguments
Oral Arguments
No. 17–647. Rose Mary Knick, Petitioner v. Township of Scott, Penn-
sylvania, et al. Argued by Mr. J. David Breemer for the petitioner, by
Mr. Solicitor General Noel G. Francisco for the United States as amicus
curiae, by special leave of the Court, and by Ms. Teresa Ficken Sachs
for the respondents.
No. 18–96. Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association, Peti-
tioner v. Zackary W. Blair, Interim Director of the Tennessee Alcoholic
Beverage Commission, et al. Argued by Mr. Shay Dvoretzky for the
petitioner, by Mr. Solicitor General David L. Franklin for Illinois, et al.,
as amici curiae, by special leave of the Court, in support of petitioner,
and by Mr. Carter G. Phillips for the respondents.
Certiorari Granted
No. 18–280. New York State Rife & Pistol Association, Inc., et al.,
Petitioners v. City of New York, New York, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit granted.
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–6891. Tremane Wood, Petitioner v. Oklahoma. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma denied.
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No. 17–6943. Julius Darius Jones, Petitioner v. Oklahoma. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma
denied.
No. 18–475. Zaremba Family Farms, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. En-
cana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–500. The First Presbyterian Church U. S. A. of Tulsa, Okla-
homa, et al., Petitioners v. John Doe. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the Supreme Court of Oklahoma denied.
No. 18–506. Dawn L. Hassell, Petitioner v. Yelp, Inc. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of California denied.
No. 18–561. Orus Ashby Berkley, et al., Petitioners v. Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–615. Bruce Munro, et al., Petitioners v. Lucy Activewear
Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–618. Dolores Gutierrez, et al., Petitioners v. Wells Fargo
Bank, NA, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–628. Rebekah Cooper, as Administrator of the Estate of
Jason Cooper, Deceased, Petitioner v. Ehtsham Haq, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Alabama denied.
No. 18–630. Charles Allen Richards, Petitioner v. City of Des Moines
Police Department, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–634. Aed El-Saba, Petitioner v. University of South Alabama.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–646. Marquette Transportation Company, L.L.C., et al., Peti-
tioners v. Entergy Mississippi, Incorporated. Petition for writ of certio-
rari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–647. Pulte Homes of New York LLC, Petitioner v. Town of
Carmel, New York, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–655. Craig J. Spitzer, Petitioner v. Trisha A. Aljoe, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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Mandamus Denied
Rehearings Denied
Opinion
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–6848 (18A540). Robert Mitchell Jennings, Petitioner v.
Texas. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented
to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–7650 (18A775). Robert Mitchell Jennings, Petitioner v.
Lorie Davis, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correc-
tional Institutions Division. Application for stay of execution of sen-
tence of death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the
Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
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Certiorari Denied
No. 18–7796 (18A813). Domineque Ray, Petitioner v. Alabama. Ap-
plication for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Alabama denied.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–966. Department of Commerce, et al., Petitioners v. New
York, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari before judgment to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted. The
case will be set for argument in the second week of the April argu-
ment session.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–260. County of Maui, Hawaii, Petitioner v. Hawaii Wildlife
Fund, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted limited to Question 1 pre-
sented by the petition.
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1386. Kyle Wilson, Petitioner v. Janelle Bridges, Individually
462 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Mandamus Denied
No. 18–768. In Re Kenneth P. Kellogg, et al., Petitioners; and
No. 18–6962. In Re Walter E. Kostich, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus denied.
No. 18–7001. In Re Michael Kennedy, Petitioner; and
No. 18–7205. In Re Arthur O. Armstrong, Petitioner. Motions of
petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and peti-
tions for writs of mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 18–7255. In Re Andre Barnes, Petitioner. Petition for writ of
mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–7207. In Re Andrew Johnston, Petitioner. Petition for writ
of prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 16–8635. Todd Glenn Dean, Petitioner v. United States;
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Attorney Discipline
Oral Argument
No. 17–1594. Return Mail, Inc., Petitioner v. United States Postal
Service, et al. Argued by Ms. Beth S. Brinkmann for the petitioner and
by Mr. Malcolm L. Stewart for the respondents.
Opinions
Oral Argument
No. 17–1657. Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC,
nka Old Cold LLC. Argued by Ms. Danielle Spinelli for the petitioner,
by Mr. Zachary D. Tripp for the United States as amicus curiae, by
special leave of the Court, in support of the petitioner, and by
Mr. Douglas Hallward-Driemeier for the respondent.
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
Certiorari Granted
Certiorari Denied
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8786. Din Deveaux, Petitioner v. Antoine Caldwell, Warden;
No. 17–8963. Richard Herbert, Petitioner v. CVS Pharmacy, et al.;
No. 17–9058. Kenneth Eugene Carter, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berry-
hill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security;
No. 17–9108. Dale Ray Hurd, Petitioner v. Joe A. Lizarraga, Warden;
No. 17–9144. Mark Francis Honish, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–9322. Gretchen A. Haffer, Petitioner v. New Hampshire;
No. 17–9563. Curtis Clifford Ingram, Petitioner v. Ralph Diaz, Act-
ing Secretary, California Department of Corrections and Rehabili-
tation;
No. 18–223. In Re Christopher Dawson, Petitioner;
No. 18–375. Daniel H. Alexander, Petitioner v. Bayview Loan
Servicing, LLC;
No. 18–458. Lillian Pellegrini, Petitioner v. Fresno County, Califor-
nia, et al.;
No. 18–598. Andrew Chien, Petitioner v. Andrew K. Clark, et al.;
No. 18–683. Bradley Christopher Stark, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–5128. In Re Gigi Fairchild-Littlefeld, Petitioner;
No. 18–5886. Dwight Mitchell, Petitioner v. Wilson Taylor, et al.;
No. 18–6160. Kevin R. Carmody, Petitioner v. Board of Trustees of
the University of Illinois, et al.;
No. 18–6230. Harvey L. Shoate, Petitioner v. Jason Lewis, Warden;
No. 18–6294. Steven Anthony Walcott, Jr., Petitioner v. Terrebonne
Parish Jail Medical Department, et al.;
No. 18–6298. Robert Alan Fratta, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–6326. Terry Alfred Coxe, Petitioner v. Daniel White, Super-
intendent, Washington State Corrections Center;
No. 18–6354. Cheryl Lynn Jossie, Petitioner v. CVS Pharmacy;
No. 18–6383. Robert J. Kulick, Petitioner v. Steven Rein;
No. 18–6507. Alice Brown, Petitioner v. Del Norte County, Califor-
nia, et al.;
No. 18–6647. Kiran Sharma, Petitioner v. United States; and
No. 18–6654. In Re Gary Ray Debolt, Petitioner. Petitions for re-
hearing denied.
Admissions to the Bar on Written Motions
Applicant City and State Movant
Oral Argument
No. 17–1702. Manhattan Community Access Corporation, et al., Peti-
tioners v. DeeDee Halleck, et al. Argued by Mr. Michael B. de Leeuw
for the petitioners and by Mr. Paul W. Hughes for the respondents.
Opinions
No. 17–7505. Vernon Madison, Petitioner v. Alabama. On writ of cer-
tiorari to the Circuit Court of Alabama, Mobile County. Judgment va-
cated, and case remanded to the Circuit Court of Alabama, Mobile
County for further proceedings not inconsistent with the opinion of
this Court. Opinion by Justice Kagan. Dissenting opinion by Justice
Alito, with whom Justice Thomas and Justice Gorsuch join. Justice Ka-
vanaugh took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
No. 17–1026. Gilberto Garza, Jr., Petitioner v. Idaho. On writ of cer-
tiorari to the Supreme Court of Idaho. Judgment reversed, and case
remanded to the Supreme Court of Idaho for further proceedings not
inconsistent with the opinion of this Court. Opinion by Justice Soto-
mayor. Dissenting opinion by Justice Thomas, with whom Justice Gor-
such joins, and with whom Justice Alito joins as to Parts I and II.
No. 17–1011. Budha Ismail Jam, et al., Petitioners v. International
Finance Corporation. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Judgment reversed,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Dis-
trict of Columbia Circuit for further proceedings consistent with the
opinion of this Court. Opinion by The Chief Justice. Dissenting opinion
by Justice Breyer. Justice Kavanaugh took no part in the consideration
or decision of this case.
Oral Arguments
No. 17–1717. The American Legion, et al., Petitioners v. American
Humanist Association, et al.; and
No. 18–18. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commis-
sion, Petitioner v. American Humanist Association, et al. Argued by
Mr. Neal K. Katyal for the petitioner in No. 18–18, by Mr. Michael A.
Carvin for the petitioners in No. 17–1717, by Mr. Acting Solicitor Gen-
eral Jeffrey B. Wall for the United States as amicus curiae, by special
leave of the Court, in support of the petitioners, and by Ms. Monica L.
Miller for the respondents.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–8070 (18A845). Billie Wayne Coble, Petitioner v. Texas. Ap-
plication for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice
Alito and by by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
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Certiorari Granted
No. 18–801. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intel-
lectual Property and Director, Patent and Trademark Offce, Petitioner
v. NantKwest, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–384. Papierfabrik August Koehler SE, Petitioner v. United
States, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–450. Utah Republican Party, Petitioner v. Spencer J. Cox,
Lieutenant Governor of Utah, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–534. Well Luck Company, Inc., Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–555. Marquette County Road Commission, Petitioner v. En-
vironmental Protection Agency, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–648. Burdette Searcey, et al., Petitioners v. James L. Dean,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–746. Los Angeles County, California, et al., Petitioners v.
Angel Mendez, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–815. T. B., Jr., By and Through His Parents, T. B., Sr., et ux.,
Petitioners v. Prince George's County Board of Education, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–819. Victoria Vasconcellos, Petitioner v. Debra Hamlin. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second
District denied.
No. 18–840. Steven Leon Banks, Petitioner v. Vincent Myron Gore,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–862. Michael J. Daugherty, et al., Petitioners v. Alain H.
Sheer, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–883. Joaquin Ledesma-Conchas, Petitioner v. William
P. Barr, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–885. Bennie Kennedy, et al., Petitioners v. Schneider Elec-
tric, fka Square D Company. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–920. Margaret Adeline Veltre, Petitioner v. Fifth Third Bank.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–927. Emmanuel I. Mekowulu, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–967. Marisol Micheo-Acevedo, Petitioner v. Stericycle of
Puerto Rico, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied.
No. 18–977. John A. Anderson, Petitioner v. John F. Walrath, War-
den. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1005. Eileen L. Zell, Petitioner v. Katherine M. Klingelhafer,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1009. United States, ex rel. Muge Cody, Petitioner v. Man-
tech International Corporation. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1011. Iveth Rodriguez Lopez, Petitioner v. ReadyOne Indus-
tries, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of
Texas, Eighth District denied.
No. 18–1018. Andrew Bennett, et al., Petitioners v. Jefferson
County, Alabama. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1021. Travis Hawkins, Petitioner v. Mark S. Inch, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–6207. Manuel Ernesto Paiz Guevara, Petitioner v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8059. Maurice Jammorow Beavers, aka Chris Stokes, aka
Frank Monroe West, aka Shadrian Beavers, aka Reese, Petitioner v.
United States;
No. 17–8685. Yolanda Bell, Petitioner v. Inova Health Care, dba
Inova Fairfax Hospital; and Yolanda Bell, Petitioner v. Inova Health
Care, dba Inova Fairfax Hospital;
No. 18–5057. James T. Bagby, Petitioner v. William Hyatte, Warden;
No. 18–5120. Kenneth P. Nelson, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security;
No. 18–5355. Del Ray Sanders, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–5896. Beverly Allen Baker, Petitioner v. United States;
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No. 18–5989. Gary Dan Bilbo, Sr., Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–6038. Carlos D. Villavicencio, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections;
No. 18–6239. Sean P. Reilly, Petitioner v. Guelsy M. Herrera, et al.;
No. 18–6365. Angel Bartlett, Petitioner v. Michigan, et al.;
No. 18–6509. John Tedesco, Petitioner v. Monroe County, Pennsylva-
nia, et al.;
No. 18–6517. Aretha D. Brown, Petitioner v. Elite Modeling Agency;
No. 18–6575. Finess Edward Stokes, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Di-
rector, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division;
No. 18–6661. Bryan Christopher Samuel, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–6676. Herve Wilmore, Jr., Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–6841. Robert K. Stewart, Petitioner v. North Carolina; and
No. 18–6941. John Leslie Chapman, Petitioner v. Robert Lampert,
Director, Wyoming Department of Corrections, et al. Petitions for re-
hearing denied.
No. 18–5578. Antonio U. Akel, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for rehearing denied. Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration
or decision of this petition.
No. 18–5704. Robert Austin, Petitioner v. District Attorney of Phila-
delphia County, Pennsylvania, et al. Petition for rehearing denied. Jus-
tice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
No. 18–6376. Adem Albra, Petitioner v. Board of Trustees of Miami
Dade College, et al. Petition for rehearing denied. Justice Kavanaugh
took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
No. 18–6291. Steven H. Cook, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Motion for leave to fle a
petition for rehearing denied.
Attorney Discipline
No. D–3030. In the Matter of Disbarment of Martin Barnett Reiner.
Disbarment order entered.
Opinions
No. 17–1625. Rimini Street, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Oracle USA,
Inc., et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit. Judgment reversed in part, and case remanded
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to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further
proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by Jus-
tice Kavanaugh.
No. 17–1042. BNSF Railway Company, Petitioner v. Michael D.
Loos. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eighth Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for proceedings
consistent with the opinion of the Court. Dissenting opinion by Justice
Gorsuch, with whom Justice Thomas joins.
No. 17–571. Fourth Estate Public Beneft Corporation, Petitioner v.
Wall-Street.com, LLC, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion
by Justice Ginsburg.
Certiorari—Summary Disposition
No. 18–6612. James Pinkney, Petitioner v. United States. On peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sev-
enth Circuit for further consideration in light of Stokeling v. United
States, 586 U. S. ––– (2019).
Certiorari Granted
Mandamus Denied
No. 18–7754. In Re Archie Cabello, Petitioner; and
No. 18–7949. In Re Reginald Watson, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus denied.
No. 18–7777. In Re Jaron Brice, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of
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mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has repeatedly
abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any
further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the
docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in
compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court
of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–6927. In Re Jerry Urbina, Petitioner. Petition for writ of
prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–5617. Pamela Moreland, Petitioner v. Lynchburg Department
of Social Services;
No. 17–8213. Brian Michael Brewer, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8593. Keith Clayton Brooks, Jr., Petitioner v. Rick Raemisch,
Executive Director, Colorado Department of Corrections, et al.;
No. 17–8818. McArthur Baker, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 17–8962. De Min Gu, Petitioner v. Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion, et al.;
No. 17–9392. Patricia A. Grant, Petitioner v. Jay White, et al.;
No. 17–9477. Patricia A. Grant, Petitioner v. Claudio Gabriel Alpero-
vich, et al.;
No. 18–497. Jean Coulter, Petitioner v. Cathy Bissoon, Judge, United
States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, et al.;
No. 18–586. Jack R. Koch, Petitioner v. Adam Estrella, et al.;
No. 18–611. John J. Tatar, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–659. Mostafa Masomi, Petitioner v. Mehrandokht Madadi;
No. 18–702. Rajeshwar Singh Yadav, et ux., Petitioners v. New Jer-
sey Department of Environmental Protection;
No. 18–6245. Johnny Kirkland, Petitioner v. Progressive Insurance
Company, et al.;
No. 18–6272. Gregory Steshenko, Petitioner v. Thomas McKay,
et al.;
No. 18–6388. Ruby Blackmon, Petitioner v. Eaton Corporation;
No. 18–6688. Stephen D. Leonard, Petitioner v. Florida; and
No. 18–7065. Fabio Porfrio Lobo, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tions for rehearing denied.
No. 17–8011. Carlton J. Blount, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for rehearing denied. Justice Kavanaugh took no part in the consider-
ation or decision of this petition.
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Opinions
Oral Argument
No. 18–315. Cochise Consultancy, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. United
States, ex rel. Billy Joe Hunt. Argued by Mr. Theodore J. Boutrous,
Jr., for the petitioners, by Mr. Earl N. Mayfeld, III, for the respondent,
and by Mr. Matthew Guarnieri for the United States as amicus curiae,
by special leave of the Court, in support of the respondent.
Opinions
No. 17–1307. Dennis Obduskey, Petitioner v. McCarthy & Holthus
LLP. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Tenth Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Breyer. Con-
curring opinion by Justice Sotomayor.
No. 17–961. Theodore H. Frank, et al., Petitioners v. Paloma Gaos,
Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, et al. On
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further proceedings consist-
ent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion per curiam announced by
The Chief Justice. Dissenting opinion by Justice Thomas.
Oral Argument
No. 17–9572. Curtis Giovanni Flowers, Petitioner v. Mississippi. Ar-
gued by Ms. Sheri Lynn Johnson for the petitioner and by Mr. Special
Assistant Attorney General Jason Davis for the respondent.
Petitioner allowed until April 15, 2019, within which to pay the docket-
ing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance
with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
Certiorari Denied
unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition
submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Co-
lumbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
Mandamus Denied
Rehearings Denied
Oral Arguments
No. 17–1705. PDR Network, LLC, et al., Petitioners v. Carlton &
Harris Chiropractic, Inc. Argued by Mr. Carter G. Phillips for the peti-
tioners, by Mr. Glenn L. Hara for the respondent, and by Ms. Rachel
P. Kovner for the United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of
the Court, in support of the respondent.
No. 18–266. The Dutra Group, Petitioner v. Christopher Batterton.
Argued by Mr. Seth P. Waxman for the petitioner and by Mr. David C.
Frederick for the respondent.
Opinions
No. 17–949. John Sturgeon, Petitioner v. Bert Frost, in His Offcial
Capacity as Alaska Regional Director of the National Park Service,
et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further pro-
ceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by Justice
Kagan. Opinion by Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Ginsburg
joins, concurring.
No. 16–1094. Republic of Sudan, Petitioner v. Rick Harrison, et al.
On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further proceedings
consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by Justice Alito. Dis-
senting opinion by Justice Thomas.
Oral Arguments
No. 18–422. Robert A. Rucho, et al., Appellants v. Common Cause,
et al. Argued by Mr. Paul D. Clement for the appellants, by Mr. Emmet
J. Bondurant, II, for appellees Common Cause, et al., and by Ms. Allison
J. Riggs for appellees the League of Women Voters of North Caro-
lina, et al.
No. 18–726. Linda H. Lamone, et al., Appellants v. O. John Benisek,
et al. Argued by Mr. Solicitor General Steven M. Sullivan for the appel-
lants and by Mr. Michael B. Kimberly for the respondents.
Opinion
Oral Argument
No. 18–15. James L. Kisor, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. Argued by Mr. Paul W. Hughes for the petitioner and
by Mr. Solicitor General Noel G. Francisco for the respondent.
Certiorari Granted
No. 18–556. Kansas, Petitioner v. Charles Glover. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Kansas granted.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–579. Alaska Airlines, Inc., Petitioner v. Judy Schurke, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–608. Capital Medical Center, Petitioner v. National Labor
Relations Board, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–682. Manuel Enrique Santana, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–694. Derek T. Williams, Petitioner v. Merit Systems Protec-
tion Board, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–696. Center for Medical Progress, et al., Petitioners v.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, et al. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
denied.
No. 18–814. Maurice Walker, Individually and on Behalf of All Oth-
ers Similarly Situated, Petitioner v. City of Calhoun, Georgia. Petition
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for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–959. Mandy Rooks, Petitioner v. Drake Rooks. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Colorado denied.
No. 18–965. Donald Sullivan, Petitioner v. Robert Wayne Pugh,
et ux. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of North
Carolina denied.
No. 18–968. Andrew C. Najda, Petitioner v. Nikolaos J. Paterakis.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Appeals Court of Massachusetts
denied.
No. 18–975. Mark Stuart, Petitioner v. Jim Lane, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division One
denied.
No. 18–978. Josephenie Robertson, Petitioner v. Republic of Nicara-
gua, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–992. Juan B. Ortiz, Petitioner v. William P. Barr, Attorney
General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1012. Patrick Lafferty, et ux., Petitioners v. Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of
California, Third Appellate District denied.
No. 18–1030. United States, ex rel. Thomas A. Berg, et al., Petition-
ers v. Honeywell International, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1032. Robert Steven Mawhinney, Petitioner v. American Air-
lines, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1046. Virginia Callahan, et al., Petitioners v. Pacifc Cycle,
Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1051. James Dickey, Petitioner v. City of Boston Inspectional
Services Department. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied.
No. 18–1066. Tracy Chang and Howard Hsu, Petitioners v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1080. Anderson Living Trust, fka The James H. Anderson
Living Trust, et al., Petitioners v. WPX Energy Production, LLC, fka
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WPX Energy San Juan, LLC, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1088. Kamran Asghari-Kamrani, et al., Petitioners v. United
Services Automobile Association. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–1100. Wayne D. Ramsay, Petitioner v. Commissioner of In-
ternal Revenue. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1101. Classic Cab, Inc., Petitioner v. District of Columbia,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the District of Columbia Court
of Appeals denied.
No. 18–1102. Askia Cuff, Petitioner v. Virginia. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Virginia denied.
No. 18–1103. Paul Ross Evans, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1107. Charles Chandler, Petitioner v. Vermont, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–1123. Southern Trust Metals, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Com-
modity Futures Trading Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1124. Stephens Institute, dba Academy of Art University,
Petitioner v. United States, ex rel. Scott Rose, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir-
cuit denied.
No. 18–1126. Mufasa Wilson Sejour, Petitioner v. United States. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1127. SpeedyPC Software, Petitioner v. Archie Beaton. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1167. Sam Francis Foundation, et al., Petitioners v. So-
theby's, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6547. Christopher Brooks, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit denied.
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No. 18–6823. James Douglas Williams, Jr., Petitioner v. County of
Los Angeles, California, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6936. Anthony Bernard Harris, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–7241. Mary-Ann Bernadette Kerrigan, Petitioner v. QBE In-
surance Corporation. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7326. Mark Anthony Soliz, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7548. David Abiodun K. G. B. Onafeko, Petitioner v. Great
Britain, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7549. Bonnie Robles, Petitioner v. Brookwood Terrace
Apartments; and
No. 18–7595. Gabriel Robles, Petitioner v. Brookwood Terrace
Apartments. Petitions for writs of certiorari to the Court of Appeals
of Kansas denied.
No. 18–7568. Richard Earl Shere, Jr., Petitioner v. Florida. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–7569. Paul William Scott, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secre-
tary, Florida Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–7590. Joshua Jacobs, Petitioner v. Texas. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
No. 18–7591. Kof Kyei, Petitioner v. Tessica L. Swift, et al. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Oregon denied.
No. 18–7597. Carlos E. Ponce, Petitioner v. D. Baughman, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7603. Raymond Zayas, Petitioner v. Jamey Luther, Superin-
tendent, State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–7604. Jacques Paul Villafana, Petitioner v. Harold W. Clarke,
Director, Virginia Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of cer-
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tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
denied.
No. 18–7610. Michael Colbaugh, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divi-
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7620. Emmanuel Adeyinka, Petitioner v. Harris County Jail,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7622. Kendrick Bernard Demus, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis,
Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7624. Mario Griffn, Petitioner v. Michael Clark, Superin-
tendent, State Correctional Institution at Albion, et al. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third
Circuit denied.
No. 18–7625. Thomas Florence, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divi-
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7629. Calvin E. Barnett, Petitioner v. Joe M. Allbaugh, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7631. Jerry Haley, Petitioner v. Blair Leibach, Warden. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7633. Michael Lynn Heard, Petitioner v. Scott Solomon, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Arkansas
denied.
No. 18–7636. Ernest Lee Glover, Jr., Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Di-
rector, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7637. Fidencio Valdez, Petitioner v. Texas. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
No. 18–7640. Donna J. Hockman, Petitioner v. Phyllis Baskerville,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–7641. Arturo Huerta, Petitioner v. Ron Davis, Warden. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7643. Billy Leon Kearse, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–7651. Eric Steve Anderson, Petitioner v. California. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of California denied.
No. 18–7653. Lonzo Bonner, Petitioner v. Michigan. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–7655. Michael R. Spengler, Petitioner v. Superior Court of
California, Los Angeles County, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7657. Devi Smith, Petitioner v. Patrick Warren, Warden. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7658. Julius Darius Jones, Petitioner v. Oklahoma. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma
denied.
No. 18–7659. Adolph Lee Hardwick, Petitioner v. California. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Second Ap-
pellate District denied.
No. 18–7665. Robert Tommy Garrett, Petitioner v. California. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Third
Appellate District denied.
No. 18–7671. Ada A. Gonzalez, Petitioner v. Grant Maloy, Clerk. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–7676. Louis Hill, Petitioner v. Cynthia Link, Superintendent,
State Correctional Institution at Graterford, et al. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
denied.
No. 18–7677. Charles Geeter, Petitioner v. Dan Lesatz, Warden. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7683. Deandre Anderson, Petitioner v. Daniel Lesatz, War-
den. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7685. Michael E. Bargo, Jr., Petitioner v. Porter County, Indi-
ana, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–982. In Re Beverly L. Hennager, et al., Petitioners;
No. 18–7596. In Re Robert F. Russo, Petitioner;
No. 18–7630. In Re William W. Frey, Petitioner;
No. 18–8156. In Re Dennis Bowden, Petitioner;
No. 18–8169. In Re Alfredo Aguirre, Petitioner; and
No. 18–8220. In Re Damon Graham, Petitioner. Petitions for writs
of mandamus denied.
No. 18–7013. In Re E. Edward Zimmermann, Petitioner. Petition for
writ of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
No. 18–7583. In Re Bill Herron, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of
mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has repeatedly
abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any
further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the
docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in
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compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court
of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
No. 18–7673. In Re Roda Hiramanek, Petitioner; and
No. 18–7686. In Re Alphonza Leonard Phillip Thomas Bey, Peti-
tioner. Petitions for writs of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
No. 18–7704. In Re Adem Albra, Petitioner. Motion of petitioner for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and petition for writ of
mandamus dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
Rehearings Denied
Opinions
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–8766 (18A1044). Christopher Lee Price, Petitioner v. Jeffer-
son S. Dunn, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections, et al.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit denied.
Justice Ginsburg, Justice Breyer, Justice Sotomayor, and Justice
Kagan would grant the application for stay of execution.
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 18–609. Joseph David Robertson, Petitioner v. United States.
Motion to substitute Carri Robertson, authorized representative, as
petitioner in place of Joseph D. Robertson, Deceased is granted. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated, and case re-
manded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
for consideration of the question whether the case is moot.
No. 18–852. Anne L. Precythe, Petitioner v. Ernest Johnson. On
petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eighth Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judg-
ment vacated, and case remanded to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of
Bucklew v. Precythe, 587 U. S. ––– (2019).
Certiorari Denied
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7933. Keith Charleston, Petitioner v. Jeffrey Woods, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7934. Seaun Llwellyn Farthing, Petitioner v. Dara Watson,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7935. Kahri Smith, Petitioner v. Bonita J. Hoffner, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7936. Jaquan Henderson, Petitioner v. Greg Skipper, War-
den. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7940. Charles Kelvin Johns, Petitioner v. Alabama Depart-
ment of Human Resources. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–7942. Shannon Lancaster, Petitioner v. James Ruane. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7945. Carl Allen Watts, Petitioner v. Michigan. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michigan denied.
No. 18–7953. Matthew Peterson, et ux., Petitioners v. New Hamp-
shire Division of Children, Youth & Families, et al. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of New Hampshire denied.
No. 18–7955. Antoine Deshawn Barnes, Petitioner v. David Baugh-
man, Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7956. Ikemefula Charles Ibeabuchi, Petitioner v. Paul Pen-
zone. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7957. Ikemefula Charles Ibeabuchi, Petitioner v. Mikel Stein-
feld. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7959. Paul David Maze, Petitioner v. Renea Terrell, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–7962. Al-Rashid Muhammad Abdullah, Petitioner v. Plant
City Police Department, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–7963. Fredmun Wayne Reynolds, Petitioner v. Noah Nagy,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7967. James Dalton Smith, Petitioner v. Texas. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Texas, Fifth District
denied.
No. 18–7970. Ricardo J. Calderon-Lopez, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Ber-
ryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, et al. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir-
cuit denied.
No. 18–7976. Gerald Adger, Petitioner v. New York. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Appellate Division, Supreme Court of New York,
Fourth Judicial Department denied.
No. 18–7982. Obelin Jaimes-Aviles, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second
District denied.
No. 18–7985. Afshin Bahrampour, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7987. Ikemefula Charles Ibeabuchi, Petitioner v. Paul Pen-
zone, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7990. Demetrius Dwayne Brookins, Petitioner v. Florida. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
No. 18–7991. George E. Kersey, Petitioner v. Donald J. Trump, Pres-
ident of the United States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied.
No. 18–7992. Kessele Livingston, Petitioner v. Lauri Esslinger, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7998. Bobby Charles Byrd, Petitioner v. W. W. Lindsey, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7999. Raoul A. Galan, Petitioner v. Larry Gegenheimer, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
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for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8316. Ricardo Guerrero, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8317. Robert Gering, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District
denied.
No. 18–8318. Helen Thomasina Gardner, Petitioner v. Verizon Com-
munications Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–8320. Darius Andre Holmes, Petitioner v. United States. Pe-
tition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–8321. Noah Richard Lovell, III, Petitioner v. Noah Nagy,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8324. Johnny Madison Williams, Jr., Petitioner v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8325. Amaury Villa, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit denied.
No. 18–8327. Robert Nathan Alm, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8328. Maritza Burgueno-Gonzalez, Petitioner v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8329. Aristides Duartez, Jr., aka Aristedes Duartez, Jr., Peti-
tioner v. United States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–8330. Martin Fitzgerald Connors, Petitioner v. United
States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8331. Jeffrey Bowers, Petitioner v. Frank Lawrence, Acting
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
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No. 18–8333. Jorge Sosa, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–8336. London Ettione Dunbar, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8337. David Michael Decker, Petitioner v. Garrett Laney,
Superintendent, Oregon State Correctional Institution. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–8339. Joshua E. Shepherd, Petitioner v. Jeffrey E. Krueger,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–8344. James Edward Whitney, Petitioner v. Arkansas. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Arkansas denied.
No. 18–8345. Gary Lakey, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8346. Danilo Velasquez, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8347. Jason Allen Tiszai, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth
District denied.
No. 18–8349. Daverne Michael Foy, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8352. Lino Hernandez, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8355. Mario Chester Tabron, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8357. Richard A. Wilford, Petitioner v. Bradley M. Trate,
Warden, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–8358. Joel S. Elliott, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth
Circuit denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–1008. In Re Veronica Hollowell and Vivian Epps, Petitioners;
No. 18–1014. In Re Rex E. Russo, Petitioner; and
No. 18–8123. In Re Ronnie Lee Fagan, Petitioner. Petitions for
writs of mandamus denied.
No. 18–7939. In Re Daniel Eric Salley, Petitioner. Petition for writ
of mandamus denied. Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration
or decision of this petition.
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8969. Peter George Noe, Petitioner v. Charles A. Daniels,
Warden;
No. 17–9561. Susan Polk, Petitioner v. Molly Hill, Acting Warden;
No. 18–686. Lazina King, et al., Petitioners v. Caliber Home Loans,
Inc.;
No. 18–701. Clayton Prince Tanksley, Petitioner v. Lee Daniels,
et al.;
No. 18–723. Jose Rodriguez, Petitioner v. Bank of America, N.A.;
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Oral Arguments
No. 18–302. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intel-
lectual Property and Director, Patent and Trademark Offce, Petitioner
v. Erik Brunetti. Argued by Mr. Malcolm L. Stewart for the petitioner
and by Mr. John R. Sommer for the respondent.
No. 18–459. Emulex Corporation, et al., Petitioners v. Gary Varjabe-
dian, et al. Argued by Mr. Gregory G. Garre for the petitioners, by Ms.
Morgan L. Ratner for the United States as amicus curiae, by special
leave of the Court, supporting neither party, and by Mr. Daniel L.
Geyser for the respondents.
Oral Arguments
No. 18–389. Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd., Petitioner
v. Brian Newton. Argued by Mr. Paul D. Clement for the petitioner,
by Mr. Christopher G. Michel for the United States as amicus curiae,
by special leave of the Court, in support of the petitioner, and by
Mr. David C. Frederick for the respondent.
No. 18–457. North Carolina Department of Revenue, Petitioner v.
The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust. Argued by Mr. Solic-
itor General Matthew W. Sawchak for the petitioner and by Mr. David
A. O'Neil for the respondent.
Oral Arguments
No. 18–431. United States, Petitioner v. Maurice Lamont Davis and
Andre Levon Glover. Argued by Mr. Eric J. Feigin for the petitioner
and by Mr. Brandon E. Beck for the respondents.
No. 18–485. Edward G. McDonough, Petitioner v. Youel Smith, Indi-
vidually and as Special District Attorney for the County of Rensselaer,
New York, aka Trey Smith. Argued by Mr. Neal K. Katyal for the
petitioner, by Mr. Jeffrey B. Wall for the United States as amicus cu-
riae, by special leave of the Court, in support of reversal, and by
Mr. Thomas J. O'Connor for the respondent.
Order
IT IS ORDERED that the revised Rules of this Court, approved by
the Court and lodged with the Clerk, shall be effective July 1, 2019,
and that the amended provisions shall be printed as an appendix to the
United States Reports.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Rules promulgated Septem-
ber 27, 2017, see 582 U. S. –––, shall be rescinded as of June 30, 2019,
and that the revised Rules shall govern all proceedings in cases com-
menced after that date and, to the extent feasible and just, cases then
pending.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1618. Gerald Lynn Bostock, Petitioner v. Clayton County,
Georgia; and
No. 17–1623. Altitude Express, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Melissa
Zarda, as Executor of the Estate of Donald Zarda, et al. Petitions for
writs of certiorari granted. The cases are consolidated and a total of
one hour is allotted for oral argument.
No. 18–107. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc., Petitioner v.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, et al. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
granted limited to the following question: Whether Title VII prohibits
discrimination against transgender people based on (1) their status as
transgender or (2) sex stereotyping under Price Waterhouse v. Hop-
kins, 490 U. S. 228 (1989).
No. 18–565. CITGO Asphalt Refning Company, et al., Petitioners v.
Frescati Shipping Company, Ltd., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted.
No. 18–725. Andre Martello Barton, Petitioner v. William P. Barr,
Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–709. Maria Bentley, et al., Petitioners v. Victoria Vooys, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–710. Caner Demirayak, Petitioner v. City of New York, New
York, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–847. BNSF Railway Company, Petitioner v. Juanita Nye, as
Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeffrey Nye. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma denied.
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No. 18–894. Harold McNeal, et ux., Petitioners v. Navajo Nation,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–896. Missouri Ethics Commission, et al., Petitioners v. Free
and Fair Election Fund, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–932. James A. Osburn, et al., Petitioners v. Matthew Loeb,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–974. Mar-Bow Value Partners, LLC, Petitioner v. McKinsey
Recovery & Transformation Services US LLC. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
denied.
No. 18–1063. John Cottam, Petitioner v. Douglas Pelton. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1068. Raja Mittal, Petitioner v. County of Clark, Nevada,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1079. Javier Flores Gaytan, Petitioner v. Michael Hardee.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1081. Curtiss Wilson, Petitioner v. Horton's Towing, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1108. Stephanie C. Stucky, et al., Petitioners v. Dwight Tak-
eno, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Intermediate Court of
Appeals of Hawaii denied.
No. 18–1125. ZocDoc, Inc., Petitioner v. Radha Geismann. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–1130. David W. Charron, Petitioner v. Glenn S. Morris, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1161. Regena Bryant, Petitioner v. UnitedHealth Group,
Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
Oral Arguments
No. 18–481. Food Marketing Institute, Petitioner v. Argus Leader
Media, dba Argus Leader. Argued by Mr. Evan A. Young for the peti-
tioner, by Mr. Anthony A. Yang for the United States as amicus cu-
riae, by special leave of the Court, in support of the petitioner, and by
Mr. Robert M. Loeb for the respondent.
No. 18–525. Fort Bend County, Texas, Petitioner v. Lois M. Davis.
Argued by Ms. Colleen E. Roh Sinzdak for the petitioner, by Mr. Raff
Melkonian for the respondent, and by Mr. Jonathan C. Bond for the
United States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court, in sup-
port of the respondent.
Opinion
Opinion
Oral Arguments
No. 17–778. Jamar Alonzo Quarles, Petitioner v. United States. Ar-
gued by Mr. Jeremy C. Marwell for the petitioner and by Mr. Zachary
D. Tripp for the respondent.
No. 18–489. Bradley Weston Taggart, Petitioner v. Shelley A. Loren-
zen, Executor of the Estate of Stuart Brown, et al. Argued by Mr. Dan-
iel L. Geyser for the petitioner, by Mr. Sopan Joshi for the United
States as amicus curiae, by special leave of the Court, in support of
neither party, and by Ms. Nicole A. Saharsky for the respondents.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–8970 (18A1091). John William King, Petitioner v. Texas.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Orders
Ordered:
1. The Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure are amended to include
amendments to Rules 3, 5, 13, 21, 25, 26, 26.1, 28, 32, and 39.
[See infra pp. __.]
2. The foregoing amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Pro-
cedure shall take effect on December 1, 2019, and shall govern in all
proceedings in appellate cases thereafter commenced and, insofar as
just and practicable, all proceedings then pending.
3. The Chief Justice is authorized to transmit to the Congress the
foregoing amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
in accordance with the provisions of Section 2074 of Title 28, United
States Code.
Ordered:
1. The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure are amended to in-
clude amendments to Rules 4001, 6007, 9036, and 9037.
[See infra pp. __.]
2. The foregoing amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
Procedure shall take effect on December 1, 2019, and shall govern in
all proceedings in bankruptcy cases thereafter commenced and, insofar
as just and practicable, all proceedings then pending.
3. The Chief Justice is authorized to transmit to the Congress the
foregoing amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
in accordance with the provisions of Section 2075 of Title 28, United
States Code.
Ordered:
1. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure are amended to include
new Rule 16.1.
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Certiorari Denied
No. 18–319. E. & J. Gallo Winery, et al., Petitioners v. Refugio Ar-
reguin. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of Califor-
nia, First Appellate District denied.
No. 18–670. SFR Investments Pool 1, LLC, Petitioner v. Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–679. Erick Virgil Hall, Petitioner v. Idaho. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Idaho denied.
No. 18–772. Erasmo Aviles, Jr., Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–782. William C. Bond, Petitioner v. United States, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–790. Tin Cup, LLC, Petitioner v. Army Corps of Engineers.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–952. Christopher Anthony Mountjoy, Jr., Petitioner v. Colo-
rado. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Colorado
denied.
No. 18–957. NextEra Energy, Inc., Petitioner v. Elliott Associates,
L.P., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
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No. 18–979. Joshua Caleb Bohmker, et al., Petitioners v. Oregon,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1077. Akil Jahi, aka Preston Carter, Petitioner v. Tennessee.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Ten-
nessee, Western Division denied.
No. 18–1087. Javier Chavez, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divi-
sion. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1089. Annette Benjamin, Petitioner v. Felder Services,
L.L.C., dba Oxford Health and Rehab Center. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
denied.
No. 18–1095. Charles G. Kinney, Petitioner v. Frances Rothschild,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1096. Charles G. Kinney, Petitioner v. Tani G. Cantil-
Sakauye, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1098. Daniel E. White, Petitioner v. Jayden H. Hunyh, nka
Jayden Scacco. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals
of Utah denied.
No. 18–1104. Nina Ringgold, Petitioner v. Providence Health &
Services, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1106. Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al., Petitioners v.
Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–1112. Alvin S. Kanofsky, Petitioner v. Bethlehem Area
School District. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Commonwealth
Court of Pennsylvania denied.
No. 18–1113. Jeffrey Gray Thomas, Petitioner v. Laurie Zelon, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1115. Ronald DeCoster, Petitioner v. Waushara County
Highway Department, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied.
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pauperis denied, and petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 18–8279. George Wayne Brooks, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Mo-
tion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and
petition for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg Offce dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
No. 18–8350. Erdal Aslan, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting
Commissioner of Social Security. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied. Justice
Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
No. 18–8532. Terrence L. Wright, Petitioner v. North Carolina. Mo-
tion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied, and
petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of North Carolina
dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has repeatedly abused this
Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any further peti-
tions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the docketing fee
required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in compliance
with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals,
506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
No. 18–8616. Parley Drew Hardman, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied. Justice Kagan took no part in the consider-
ation or decision of this petition.
Mandamus Denied
No. 18–962. In Re Joseph M. Arpaio, Petitioner;
No. 18–1076. In Re Robert K. Hudnall, Petitioner;
No. 18–8170. In Re William Edward Cloninger, Petitioner; and
No. 18–8208. In Re Donivan Diaz, Petitioner. Petitions for writs of
mandamus denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–8615. In Re Patrick Henry Murphy, Petitioner. Petition for
writ of prohibition denied.
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 733
Rehearings Denied
No. 17–8495. Robert Velez, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–757. Teddy Chuang, Petitioner v. California;
No. 18–1005. Eileen L. Zell, Petitioner v. Katherine M. Klingel-
hafer, et al.;
No. 18–6881. Jason Alston, Petitioner v. Mississippi Department of
Employment Security;
No. 18–7017. Donna A. Black, Petitioner v. Jerome Lindsay;
No. 18–7321. Michael A. Young, Petitioner v. Carol Chapdelaine,
Warden; Michael A. Young, Petitioner v. Carol Chapdelaine, Warden;
and Michael A. Young, Petitioner v. Carol Chapdelaine, Warden, et al.;
No. 18–7450. Bradley B. Miller, Petitioner v. Texas, et al.;
No. 18–7713. Darnell Grimsley, Petitioner v. Tom McGinley, Superin-
tendent, State Correctional Institution at Coal Township, et al.;
No. 18–7911. Albert Miklos Kun, Petitioner v. State Bar of Califor-
nia; and
No. 18–7916. Jimmy Lee Wren, Petitioner v. Mississippi. Petitions
for rehearing denied.
Opinion
No. 17–1201. Gary Thacker, et ux., Petitioners v. Tennessee Valley
Authority. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further
proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by Jus-
tice Kagan.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9117 (18A1133). Scotty Garnell Morrow, Petitioner v. Ben-
jamin Ford, Warden. Application for stay of execution of sentence of
death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court
denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Geor-
gia denied.
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Certiorari—Summary Disposition
No. 18–6859. James Myers, Petitioner v. United States. On petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eighth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pau-
peris and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the position asserted
by the Solicitor General in his brief for the United States fled on
March 21, 2019. The Chief Justice, with whom Justice Thomas, Justice
Alito, and Justice Kavanaugh join, dissenting.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–673. Terrence Edwin Prince, Petitioner v. Joe A. Lizarraga,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–766. Teresa Bierman, et al., Petitioners v. Tim Walz, Gover-
nor of Minnesota, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–807. Randolph S. Baskins, et ux., Petitioners v. Oklahoma
Tax Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Civil
Appeals of Oklahoma, Second Division denied.
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No. 18–813. Maria Suyapa Velasquez, et al., Petitioners v. William
P. Barr, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–830. Township of Millburn, New Jersey, et al., Petitioners v.
Michael J. Palardy, Jr. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–842. Gilbert Mendez, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–881. American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, et al.,
Petitioners v. Jane O'Keeffe, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–944. Tree of Life Christian Schools, Petitioner v. City of
Upper Arlington, Ohio. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1017. Angelex, Ltd., Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the District
of Columbia Circuit denied.
No. 18–1117. Kabani & Company, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. Securi-
ties and Exchange Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1142. Casimir M. Toczylowski, Petitioner v. Samantha Giuli-
ana, et vir. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Offce denied.
No. 18–1144. Natural Alternatives International, Inc., Petitioner v.
Andrei Iancu, Director, United States Patent and Trademark Offce.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–1147. Deron Brunson, Petitioner v. L. Douglas Hogan, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Utah denied.
No. 18–1149. George A. Gallenthin, III, Petitioner v. Borough of
Paulsboro, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Superior Court
of New Jersey, Appellate Division denied.
No. 18–1152. Elaine Steele, et al., Petitioners v. Sylvester McCauley,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Michi-
gan denied.
No. 18–1158. Jarrod Taylor, Petitioner v. Jefferson S. Dunn, Com-
missioner, Alabama Department of Corrections. Petition for writ of
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certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Cir-
cuit denied.
No. 18–1168. Carolyn J. Florimonte, Petitioner v. Borough of Dalton,
Pennsylvania. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–1172. Tynisa Williams, Petitioner v. City of Cleveland, Ohio.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1178. Christopher Paige, et ux., Petitioners v. Lerner Master
Fund, LLC, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–1179. John Mbawe, Petitioner v. Ferris State University,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1180. New Vision Home Health Care, Inc., et al., Petitioners
v. Anthem, Inc., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1183. Dorothy A. Smulley, Petitioner v. Federal Housing Fi-
nance Agency, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–1184. Charles Kinney, Petitioner v. Michele R. Clark. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Second
Appellate District denied.
No. 18–1213. Jose Jorge Gonzalez Garita, Petitioner v. William
P. Barr, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1217. Waples Mobile Home Park Limited Partnership, et al.,
Petitioners v. Rosy Giron de Reyes, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1247. Robert Alan Ries, Petitioner v. Oregon. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Oregon denied.
No. 18–1250. Corey Lea, Petitioner v. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of
Agriculture. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1268. Paras Jhokke, Petitioner v. City of Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of Califor-
nia, Second Appellate District denied.
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No. 18–1270. Henry M. Jagos, et ux., Petitioners v. Commissioner of
Internal Revenue. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1273. Alma Caldavado, Petitioner v. New York. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Appellate Division, Supreme Court of New
York, Second Judicial Department denied.
No. 18–1278. Corey A. Kerns, et al., Petitioners v. Chesapeake Ex-
ploration, L.L.C., et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1282. David Lee Sanders, Petitioner v. Alabama. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama denied.
No. 18–1286. Brian D. Baur, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Offce denied.
No. 18–1312. Steven Mateski, Petitioner v. Raytheon Company. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–6750. Rita Pultro, Petitioner v. Pennsylvania. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Offce denied.
No. 18–6993. Jamie Todd Bjerke, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7130. Matthew G. Alden, Jr., Petitioner v. Massachusetts.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Appeals Court of Massachusetts
denied.
No. 18–7232. Arthur Sanchez, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7369. Rash B. Ghosh, Petitioner v. City of Berkeley, Califor-
nia, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of Cali-
fornia, First Appellate District denied.
No. 18–7378. Nathan Hill, Petitioner v. Charles A. Daniels, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Tenth Circuit denied.
No. 18–7540. David Dewayne Riley, Petitioner v. Alabama. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama
denied.
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writ of habeas corpus dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As petitioner has re-
peatedly abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept
any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the
docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and petition submitted in
compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court
of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
Mandamus Denied
No. 18–8452. In Re Harold B. Mason, Petitioner; and
No. 18–8485. In Re Michael David Hower, Petitioner. Petitions for
writs of mandamus denied.
No. 18–1164. In Re Alan Giordani, Petitioner;
No. 18–1229. In Re Carolyn Fjord, et al., Petitioners. Petitions for
writs of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
No. 18–1274. In Re Urvashi Bhagat, Petitioner. Motion of Mr. Mar-
cos Gonzalez for leave to fle a brief as amicus curiae granted. Petition
for writ of mandamus denied.
No. 18–8724. In Re Archie Cabello, Petitioner. Petition for writ of
mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 18–793. Marion Quinton Brewster, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–798. Joanna Joy Blauch, Petitioner v. Colorado;
No. 18–859. Earnest Peel, Petitioner v. H.E. Butt Grocery Company;
No. 18–869. Shawn Hall Lecuona, Petitioner v. Mark R. Lecuona;
No. 18–917. Michael S. Bent, Petitioner v. Pamela Talkin, Marshal,
Supreme Court of the United States, et al.;
No. 18–5453. Mark Elliott, Petitioner v. Carmen Denise Palmer,
Warden;
No. 18–5818. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Harika
Kondaveeti;
No. 18–5819. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Jessie Fields;
No. 18–5833. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Fabio Volterra;
No. 18–5834. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Keith Robinson;
No. 18–5877. Levi Lapp Stoltzfoos, Petitioner v. John E. Wetzel,
Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, et al.;
No. 18–5906. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. David Weiss;
No. 18–5907. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Mary Ellen Elia,
Commissioner, Offce of Professional Discipline, Board of Regents,
Education;
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No. 18–5908. Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Howard A. Zucker,
Commissioner, New York State Department of Health, Offce of Profes-
sional Medical Conduct; and Gregory D. Kilpatrick, Petitioner v. Sally
Dreslin, Offce of Professional Medical Conduct;
No. 18–6794. Charlton Bradshaw, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–7016. Tuad Damonn Washington, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis,
Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division;
No. 18–7051. Jacqueline Lenorlia Taylor, Petitioner v. CVS Care-
mark Corporation;
No. 18–7063. In Re Charles A. Dread, Petitioner;
No. 18–7153. J. E., aka J. E. C., Petitioner v. Oregon Department of
Human Services;
No. 18–7191. Scott Richard Pendergraft, et ux., Petitioners v. Net-
work of Neighbors, Inc.;
No. 18–7213. Akash Dixit, Petitioner v. Christopher Brasher, Judge,
Superior Court of Georgia, Atlanta Judicial Circuit;
No. 18–7236. Dwayne Stoutamire, Petitioner v. Christopher La
Rose, Warden;
No. 18–7325. John Joseph Zinkand, Petitioner v. Carlos Hernandez,
Superintendent, Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution, et al.;
No. 18–7486. Frank Monte, Petitioner v. Cyrus R. Vance, et al.;
No. 18–7539. Justin Michael Rossi, Petitioner v. The Crown;
No. 18–7580. Mourice Neal, Petitioner v. Wayne County Treasurer;
No. 18–7601. Joseph Chhim, Petitioner v. Golden Nuggett Lake
Charles, L.L.C.;
No. 18–7755. Pauline Garcia, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary
of Veterans Affairs;
No. 18–7756. Roscoe Chambers, Petitioner v. Nicholas Sarcone;
No. 18–7790. Marcus Simpson, Petitioner v. Ethna Cooper, Judge,
Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Ohio;
No. 18–7824. John C. Killingbeck, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–7859. Frank D. Monsegue, Sr., Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–7895. Jerry Anderson, II, Petitioner v. Michigan; and
No. 18–8110. In Re LaShawn Anderson, Petitioner. Petitions for
rehearing denied.
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Opinions
No. 17–204. Apple Inc., Petitioner v. Robert Pepper, et al. On writ of
certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Kavanaugh. Dissenting opinion
by Justice Gorsuch, with whom The Chief Justice, Justice Thomas, and
Justice Alito join.
No. 17–1299. Franchise Tax Board of California, Petitioner v. Gilbert
P. Hyatt. On writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Nevada. Judg-
ment reversed, and case remanded to the Supreme Court of Nevada
for proceedings not inconsistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion
by Justice Thomas. Dissenting opinion by Justice Breyer, with whom
Justice Ginsburg, Justice Sotomayor, and Justice Kagan join.
No. 18–315. Cochise Consultancy, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. United
States, ex rel. Billy Joe Hunt. On writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion
by Justice Thomas.
ment of Justice Kavanaugh, with whom The Chief Justice joins, re-
specting grant of application for stay.
Justice Alito, with whom Justice Thomas and Justice Gorsuch join,
dissenting from grant of application for stay.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9033 (18A1121). Michael Brandon Samra, Petitioner v. Ala-
bama. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented
to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Alabama denied.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
Certiorari Granted
Certiorari Denied
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit denied.
No. 18–7530. Tonya Udoh, et vir, Petitioners v. Minnesota Depart-
ment of Human Services, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8408. Renee L. McCray, Petitioner v. John E. Driscoll, III,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Special Appeals of
Maryland denied.
No. 18–8418. Marvin Waddleton, III, Petitioner v. Bernadette Ro-
driguez, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8450. Randall Alan Carder, Petitioner v. California. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California, Fifth Appel-
late District denied.
No. 18–8454. Carl Lynn Scott, Petitioner v. Jerry Goodwin, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8457. John Garrett Smith, Petitioner v. Washington. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Washington, Division
2 denied.
No. 18–8461. Arther Lee Williamson, Petitioner v. Tyrie W. Boyer,
Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, 4th Judicial Circuit. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh
Circuit denied.
No. 18–8462. William James Truesdale, Petitioner v. Florida, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–8465. Paula Jo Kunsman, Petitioner v. Joel Wall. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8478. Sheila Halousek, Petitioner v. Yuba County Animal
Care Services. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of
California, Third Appellate District denied.
No. 18–8480. Kevin Funk, Petitioner v. Montana. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Montana denied.
No. 18–8483. Rafael Agosto, Petitioner v. Christopher Miller, Super-
intendent, Great Meadow Correctional Facility. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
denied.
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No. 18–8484. Gregory Donzell Bailey, Petitioner v. Ricky Foxwell,
Warden, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8491. Ernest Marquis Flowers, Petitioner v. Laura Uriarte,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida
denied.
No. 18–8502. John Allen Alexander, Petitioner v. Randee Rewerts,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8516. John E. Drummond, Petitioner v. Ohio. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Ohio denied.
No. 18–8527. Rene Rivera, Petitioner v. Mark S. Inch, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–8538. Rufus Spearman, Petitioner v. Mary Parson, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8542. S. N., et al., Petitioners v. San Diego Health and
Human Services Agency, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
Court of Appeal of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division
One denied.
No. 18–8544. Keith J. Myles, Petitioner v. Florida. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth Dis-
trict denied.
No. 18–8548. Marvin Belser, Petitioner v. Jeffrey Woods, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8553. Amy M. Hicks, Petitioner v. Dallas County Community
Colleges. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8564. Kelvin Wayne Heath, Petitioner v. Melinda K. Braman,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–8638. Michael Bennefeld, Petitioner v. Georgia. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia denied.
No. 18–8646. Norman Hampton, Petitioner v. Gregory McLaughlin,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Geor-
gia denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–1196. In Re William Kinney, et ux., Petitioners. Petition for
writ of mandamus denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 18–930. David Brandon, Petitioner v. Sarah Brandon;
No. 18–1025. Lillie Leon, Petitioner v. New York City Department
of Education, et al.;
No. 18–1031. Sybil Little, Petitioner v. CSRA, et al.;
No. 18–1103. Paul Ross Evans, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–7322. Robert R. Yerton, Jr., Petitioner v. Jason Bryant,
Warden;
No. 18–7564. Jovan Howard, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections;
No. 18–7591. Kof Kyei, Petitioner v. Tessica L. Swift, et al.;
No. 18–7667. Marion Taylor, Petitioner v. Darrel Vannoy, Warden;
No. 18–7690. Thomas Phillip Bell, Petitioner v. Kiah Demarias
Leigh, et al.;
No. 18–7731. Anthony Ciavone, Petitioner v. Connie Horton,
Warden;
No. 18–7794. John M. Krott, Petitioner v. Scott May, Warden, et al.;
No. 18–7876. Jordie L. Callahan, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–8024. Alex Rodriguez, Petitioner v. New Jersey;
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Opinions
No. 17–1657. Mission Product Holdings, Inc., Petitioner v. Tempnol-
ogy, LLC, nka Old Cold LLC. On writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case
remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opin-
ion by Justice Kagan. Concurring opinion by Justice Sotomayor. Dis-
senting opinion by Justice Gorsuch.
No. 17–532. Clayvin Herrera, Petitioner v. Wyoming. On writ of cer-
tiorari to the District Court of Wyoming, Sheridan County. Judgment
vacated, and case remanded to the District Court of Wyoming, Sheri-
dan County for further proceedings not inconsistent with the opinion of
the Court. Opinion by Justice Sotomayor. Dissenting opinion by Justice
Alito, with whom The Chief Justice, Justice Thomas, and Justice Kava-
naugh join.
No. 17–290. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Petitioner v. Doris Al-
brecht, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Third Circuit. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further
proceeding consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by Justice
Breyer. Concurring opinion by Justice Thomas. Opinion concurring in
the judgment by Justice Alito, with whom The Chief Justice and Jus-
tice Kavanaugh join.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9356 (18A1200). Robert Joe Long, Petitioner v. Mark S.
Inch, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections. Application for
stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas and
by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9358 (18A1202). Robert Joe Long, Petitioner v. Florida.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9396 (18A1216). Bobby Joe Long, Petitioner v. Mark S.
Inch, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Application
for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas
and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1678. Jesus C. Hernández, et al., Petitioners v. Jesus Mesa,
Jr. Petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Fifth Circuit granted limited to Question 1 presented by
the petition.
Certiorari Denied
Opinions
No. 17–1606. Ricky Lee Smith, Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security. On writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judgment re-
versed, and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit for further proceedings consistent with the opinion
of the Court. Opinion by Justice Sotomayor.
No. 17–1471. Home Depot U. S. A., Inc., Petitioner v. George W.
Jackson. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Thomas.
Dissenting opinion by Justice Alito, with whom The Chief Justice, Jus-
tice Gorsuch, and Justice Kavanaugh join.
No. 17–1174. Luis A. Nieves, et al., Petitioners v. Russell P. Bartlett.
On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further proceedings
consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by The Chief Justice.
Opinion by Justice Thomas concurring in part and concurring in the
judgment. Opinion by Justice Gorsuch concurring in part and dissent-
ing in part. Opinion by Justice Ginsburg concurring in judgment in
part and dissenting in part. Dissenting opinion by Justice Sotomayor.
Certiorari—Summary Disposition
Certiorari Granted
Certiorari—Summary Disposition
No. 18–1070. Village of Lincolnshire, Illinois, et al., Petitioners v.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, et al. On peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment
vacated, and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit with instructions to direct the District Court to
dismiss the case as moot. See United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340
U. S. 36 (1950).
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1498. Atlantic Richfeld Company, Petitioner v. Gregory A.
Christian, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of
Montana granted.
No. 18–1109. James Erin McKinney, Petitioner v. Arizona. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Arizona granted.
No. 18–1116. Intel Corporation Investment Policy Committee, et al.,
Petitioners v. Christopher M. Sulyma. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted.
No. 18–935. Michelle Monasky, Petitioner v. Domenico Taglieri. Mo-
tion of Sanctuary for Families, et al. for leave to fle a brief as amici
curiae granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted.
No. 18–1171. Comcast Corporation, Petitioner v. National Associa-
tion of African American-Owned Media, et al. Petition for writ of cer-
tiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
granted limited to Question 1 presented by the petition.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–928. Midwest Machining, Inc., Petitioner v. Jena McClellan.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–936. Jeremy Kettler, Petitioner v. United States; and
No. 18–7451. Shane Cox, Petitioner v. United States. Petitions for
writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth
Circuit denied.
No. 18–953. Mohamed Fazlan Mohamed Fawzer, Petitioner v. Wil-
liam P. Barr, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–970. Thomas Mitchell, et al., Petitioners v. Tulalip Tribes of
Washington. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–984. King Mountain Tobacco Company, Inc., Petitioner v.
United States; and King Mountain Tobacco Company, Inc., Petitioner
v. United States. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1132. Oscar Franklin Smith, Petitioner v. Tony Mays,
Warden. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
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No. 18–1137. Les Schwab Tire Centers of Portland, Inc., et al., Peti-
tioners v. Scott Wilcox, Individually and as the Personal Representa-
tive of the Estate of Jenna Wilcox. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
Court of Appeals of Oregon denied.
No. 18–1156. Morgenthau Venture Partners, LLC, et al., Petitioners
v. Robert A. Kimmel. Petition for writ of certiorari to the District
Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District denied.
No. 18–1160. Teck Metals Ltd., fka Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd., Peti-
tioner v. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1223. Mario Villena, et al., Petitioners v. Andrei Iancu, Di-
rector, United States Patent and Trademark Offce. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit denied.
No. 18–1266. Timothy P. O'Leary, Petitioner v. Aetna Life Insurance
Company. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1281. Hayes B. Milliman, Petitioner v. Timothy L. Randall.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeal of California,
Fourth Appellate District, Division Three denied.
No. 18–1288. Jean Coulter, Petitioner v. ADT Security Services,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 18–1295. Dale De Steno, et al., Petitioners v. Kelly Services, Inc.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1296. Maria Romella Suriano-Laine, Petitioner v. William
P. Barr, Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1297. New Doe Child #1, et al., Petitioners v. United States,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Eighth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1301. Javier Bautista-Delacruz, Petitioner v. William P. Barr,
Attorney General. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1311. Cathy Cardillo, Petitioner v. Mark Neary, Clerk, Su-
preme Court of New Jersey, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
No. 18–968. Andrew C. Najda, Petitioner v. Nikolaos J. Paterakis;
No. 18–1008. In Re Veronica Hollowell and Vivian Epps, Petitioners;
No. 18–1041. Frances K. Konieczko, et al., Petitioners v. Adventist
Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., et al.;
No. 18–1050. Michael H. Wu, et ux., Petitioners v. Prudential Finan-
cial, Inc., et al.;
No. 18–7677. Charles Geeter, Petitioner v. Dan Lesatz, Warden;
No. 18–7774. Cecil Boyett, Petitioner v. Dwayne Santistevan, War-
den, et al.;
No. 18–7897. Larael Owens, Petitioner v. Maria Zucker, et al.;
No. 18–7899. Ramirez D. Dewberry, Petitioner v. Third Circuit
Court of Michigan;
No. 18–7985. Afshin Bahrampour, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–8008. Cedrick Euron Draper, Petitioner v. Muy Pizza South-
east LLC, dba Pizza Hut;
No. 18–8035. Loretta C. Adigun, Petitioner v. Express Scripts, Inc.;
No. 18–8118. Alvin Davis, Jr., Petitioner v. Louisiana; and
No. 18–8223. Michael A. Young, Petitioner v. Vernon Oliver, Judge,
Superior Court of Connecticut, Tolland Judicial District, et al. Petitions
for Rehearing denied.
Opinions
No. 17–778. Jamar Alonzo Quarles, Petitioner v. United States. On
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Kavanaugh. Concurring
opinion by Justice Thomas.
No. 17–1594. Return Mail, Inc., Petitioner v. United States Postal
Service, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Federal Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for fur-
ther proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by
Justice Sotomayor. Dissenting opinion by Justice Breyer, with whom
Justice Ginsburg and Justice Kagan join.
No. 18–389. Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd., Petitioner
v. Brian Newton. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
846 MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Judgment vacated, and case remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further
proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by
Justice Thomas.
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 17–1445. United States, Petitioner v. Michael Herrold. On peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted. Judgment vacated, and case
remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
for further consideration in light of Quarles v. United States, 587
U. S. ––– (2019).
No. 18–547. Melissa Elaine Klein, et vir, Petitioners v. Oregon Bu-
reau of Labor and Industries. On petition for writ of certiorari to the
Court of Appeals of Oregon. Petition for writ of certiorari granted.
Judgment vacated, and case remanded to the Court of Appeals of Ore-
gon for further consideration in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v.
Colorado Civil Rights Comm'n, 584 U. S. ––– (2018).
No. 18–7036. Frank Richardson, Petitioner v. United States. On peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit for the court to consider the First Step Act of 2018, Pub. L.
No. 115–391 (2018).
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1189. Jorge Avila Torrez, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 17–1455. Dwight E. Jordan, Petitioner v. City of Darien, Geor-
gia, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 17–1686. RPX Corporation, Petitioner v. ChanBond LLC. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Federal Circuit denied.
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No. 17–7224. Robert Eugene Secord, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–7496. Shannon L. Ferguson, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–8153. Michael Edward Moore, Petitioner v. United States.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit denied.
No. 17–9127. Michael Herrold, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–750. JTEKT Corporation, Petitioner v. GKN Automotive
Ltd. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Federal Circuit denied.
No. 18–781. Baltimore County, Maryland, Petitioner v. Equal Em-
ployment Opportunity Commission. Petition for writ of certiorari to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied.
No. 18–940. Jamal Martinez Hancock, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Di-
rector, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
No. 18–1052. Zenaido Renteria, Jr., Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Third Circuit denied.
No. 18–1053. Ashland Specialty Co., Inc., Petitioner v. Dale W.
Steager, West Virginia State Tax Commissioner. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia denied.
No. 18–1157. Edwin A. Vega, Petitioner v. Ohio. Petition for writ of
certiorari to the Supreme Court of Ohio denied.
No. 18–1177. Bradford G. Peters, as Executor of the Estate of An-
drew J. McKelvey, Deceased, Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Second Circuit denied.
No. 18–1192. The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence,
Petitioner v. California, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
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Mandamus Denied
No. 18–8790. In Re Steven Michael Backstrom, Petitioner. Petition
for writ of mandamus denied.
No. 18–8805. In Re Andre Rene Scott, Petitioner; and
No. 18–8919. In Re Tatyana Evgenievna Drevaleva, Petitioner. Peti-
tions for writs of mandamus and/or prohibition denied.
Prohibition Denied
No. 18–9276. In Re Jesus Avila, Petitioner. Petition for writ of prohi-
bition denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 18–1147. Deron Brunson, Petitioner v. L. Douglas Hogan, et al.;
No. 18–1216. R. C. “Rick” Lussy, Petitioner v. Florida Elections
Commission, et al.;
No. 18–7966. Desmond Smith, Petitioner v. J. A. Terris, Warden;
No. 18–8022. Leonicio Arias Coreas, Petitioner v. Harold W. Clarke,
Director, Virginia Department of Corrections;
No. 18–8175. Wessley J. Gunchick, Petitioner v. Bank of America,
N.A.;
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No. 18–8244. Justin Keith Cornell, Petitioner v. Virginia; and
No. 18–8507. Randall Jennette, Petitioner v. Commissioner of Inter-
nal Revenue. Petitions for rehearing denied.
Opinions
No. 17–1702. Manhattan Community Access Corporation, et al., Peti-
tioners v. DeeDee Halleck, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Judgment reversed in
part, and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit for further proceedings consistent with the opinion
of the Court. Opinion by Justice Kavanaugh. Dissenting opinion by
Justice Sotomayor, in which Justice Ginsburg, Justice Breyer, and
Justice Kagan joined.
No. 16–1275. Virginia Uranium, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. John War-
ren, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fourth Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Justice Gorsuch announced
the judgment of the Court and delivered an opinion, in which Justice
Thomas and Justice Kavanaugh join. Opinion concurring in the judg-
ment by Justice Ginsburg, with whom Justice Sotomayor and Justice
Kagan join. Dissenting opinion by The Chief Justice, with whom Justice
Breyer and Justice Alito join.
No. 17–646. Terance Martez Gamble, Petitioner v. United States. On
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Elev-
enth Circuit. Judgment affrmed. Opinion by Justice Alito. Concurring
opinion by Justice Thomas. Dissenting opinion by Justice Ginsburg.
Dissenting opinion by Justice Gorsuch.
No. 18–281. Virginia House of Delegates, et al., Appellants v. Golden
Bethune-Hill, et al. On appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Virginia. Appeal dismissed. Opinion by
Justice Ginsburg. Dissenting opinion by Justice Alito, with whom The
Chief Justice, Justice Breyer, and Justice Kavanaugh join.
Appeal—Summary Disposition
No. 18–1134. Virginia House of Delegates, et al., Appellants v.
Golden Bethune-Hill, et al. Appeal from the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia dismissed for want of juris-
diction. See Virginia House of Delegates v. Bethune-Hill, No. 18–281,
587 U. S. ––– (2019).
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Granted
No. 18–1334. Financial Oversight and Management Board for
Puerto Rico, Petitioner v. Aurelius Investment, LLC, et al.;
No. 18–1475. Aurelius Investment, LLC, et al., Petitioners v. Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico, et al.;
No. 18–1496. Offcial Committee of Unsecured Creditors of All Title
III Debtors Other Than COFINA, Petitioner v. Aurelius Investment,
LLC, et al.;
No. 18–1514. United States, Petitioner v. Aurelius Investment, LLC,
et al.; and
No. 18–1521. Unión de Trabajadores de la Industria Eléctrica y
Riego, Inc., Petitioner v. Financial Oversight and Management Board
for Puerto Rico, et al.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The cases are con-
solidated, and will be set for argument in the second week of the Octo-
ber 2019 argument session.
Parties challenging the First Circuit's ruling on the Appointments
Clause issue shall fle an opening brief on that issue on or before Thurs-
day, July 25, 2019. The briefs are to bear a light blue cover and are
limited to 15,000 words.
Parties supporting the First Circuit's ruling on the Appointments
Clause issue and challenging the ruling on the de facto offcer doctrine
issue shall fle a consolidated opening brief on or before Thursday, Au-
gust 22, 2019. The briefs are to bear a light red cover and are limited
to 20,000 words.
Parties challenging the First Circuit's ruling on the Appointments
Clause issue and supporting the ruling on the de facto offcer doctrine
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 877
issue shall fle a consolidated opening brief and reply on or before
Thursday, September 19, 2019. The briefs are to bear a yellow cover
and are limited to 13,000 words.
Parties challenging the First Circuit's ruling on the de facto offcer
doctrine issue shall fle with the Clerk and serve upon counsel a reply
brief limited to that issue on or before 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
The briefs are to bear a tan cover and are limited to 6,000 words.
Amicus curiae briefs challenging the First Circuit's ruling on the
Appointments Clause issue and/or supporting the ruling on the de facto
offcer doctrine issue are to be fled on or before Thursday, August 1,
2019. The briefs are to bear a light green cover and are limited to 9,000
words. Amicus curiae briefs supporting the First Circuit's ruling on
the Appointments Clause issue and/or challenging the ruling on the de
facto offcer doctrine issue are to be fled on or before Thursday, August
29, 2019. The briefs are to bear a dark green cover and are limited to
9,000 words. An amicus curiae shall fle only a single brief.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9745 (18A1345). Marion Wilson, Jr., Petitioner v. Georgia.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia denied.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9746 (18A1346). Marion Wilson, Jr., Petitioner v. Benjamin
Ford, Warden. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death
presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia denied.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Opinions
No. 17–9572. Curtis Giovanni Flowers, Petitioner v. Mississippi. On
writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Mississippi. Judgment re-
versed, and case remanded to the Supreme Court of Mississippi for
further proceedings not inconsistent with the opinion of the Court.
Opinion by Justice Kavanaugh. Concurring opinion by Justice Alito.
Dissenting opinion by Justice Thomas, with whom Justice Gorsuch
joins as to Parts I, II, and III.
No. 18–457. North Carolina Department of Revenue, Petitioner v.
The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust. On writ of certiorari
to the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Judgment affrmed. Opinion
by Justice Sotomayor. Concurring opinion by Justice Alito, with whom
The Chief Justice and Justice Gorsuch join.
No. 17–9560. Hamid Mohamed Ahmed Ali Rehaif, Petitioner v.
United States. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judgment reversed, and case remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for
further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion
by Justice Breyer. Dissenting opinion by Justice Alito, with whom
Justice Thomas joins.
No. 17–647. Rose Mary Knick, Petitioner v. Township of Scott, Penn-
sylvania, et al. On writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Third Circuit. Judgment vacated, and case remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further
proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion by The
Chief Justice. Concurring opinion by Justice Thomas. Dissenting opin-
ion by Justice Kagan, with whom Justice Ginsburg, Justice Breyer, and
Justice Sotomayor join.
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 17–1679. Robert H. Gray, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary
of Veterans Affairs. On petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fed-
eral Circuit with instructions to dismiss the case as moot. See United
States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36 (1950); and
No. 17–1693. Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, Inc.,
Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. On petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment va-
cated, and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Federal Circuit with instructions to dismiss the case as moot. See
United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36 (1950).
Certiorari Granted
Certiorari Denied
No. 17–1175. Poarch Band of Creek Indians, et al., Petitioners v.
Casey Marie Wilkes, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Su-
preme Court of Alabama denied.
No. 17–1183. Airline Service Providers Association, et al., Petition-
ers v. Los Angeles World Airports, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied.
No. 17–5503. Ramiro Ochoa, Petitioner v. United States. Petition for
writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Circuit denied.
No. 17–6680. William M. Eaton, Petitioner v. United States. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eighth Circuit denied.
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Rehearings Denied
No. 18–1060. Michael A. Weiss, Individually and as Executor of the
Estate of Jane L. Marsh, Deceased, Petitioner v. Stephen D. Marsh, as
Executor of the Estate of Monroe F. Marsh, Deceased, et al.; and Mi-
chael A. Weiss, Individually and as Executor of the Estate of Jane L.
Marsh, Deceased, Petitioner v. Stephen D. Marsh, as Executor of the
Estate of Monroe F. Marsh, Deceased, et al.;
No. 18–1153. Timothy J. Rizzo, Petitioner v. Applied Materials,
Inc., et al.;
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Opinions
Opinions
Opinions
Certiorari—Summary Dispositions
No. 17–8390. Scott Allen Sperling, Petitioner v. United States. On
petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed
in forma pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judg-
ment vacated, and case remanded to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Ninth Circuit for further consideration in light of United
States v. Haymond, 588 U. S. ––– (2019).
No. 17–9221. Donovan Letrell Hall, Petitioner v. United States. On
petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit. Motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari granted. Judgment vacated,
and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of Rehaif v. United
States, 588 U. S. ––– (2019).
No. 18–294. Nicholas Honchariw, Petitioner v. County of Stanislaus,
California, et al. On petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari
granted. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further consideration in
light of Knick v. Township of Scott, 588 U. S. ––– (2019).
No. 18–351. City of Pensacola, Florida, et al., Petitioners v. Amanda
Kondrat'yev, et al. On petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Petition for writ of
certiorari granted. Judgment vacated, and case remanded to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further
consideration in light of American Legion v. American Humanist
Assn., 588 U. S. ––– (2019).
No. 18–557. Department of Commerce, et al., Petitioners v. United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York, et al.;
and Department of Commerce, et al., Petitioners v. United States Dis-
trict Court for the Southern District of New York, et al. Case re-
manded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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and case remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit for further consideration in light of Rehaif v. United States, 588
U. S. ––– (2019).
Certiorari Granted
No. 17–1268. Monicah Okoba Opati, In Her Own Right, and as Exec-
utrix of the Estate of Caroline Setla Opati, Deceased, et al., Petitioners
v. Republic of Sudan, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United
States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted
limited to Question 2 presented by the petition. Justice Kavanaugh
took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
No. 17–1712. James J. Thole, et al., Petitioners v. U. S. Bank, N.A.,
et al. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Eighth Circuit granted. In addition to the questions pre-
sented by the petition, the parties are directed to brief and argue the
following question: Whether petitioners have demonstrated Article
III standing.
No. 18–587. Department of Homeland Security, et al., Petitioners v.
Regents of the University of California, et al.;
No. 18–588. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al.,
Petitioners v. National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People, et al.; and
No. 18–589. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland
Security, et al., Petitioners v. Martin Jonathan Batalla Vidal, et al. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari in No. 18–587 granted. Petitions for writs of
certiorari before judgment in No. 18–588 and No. 18–589 granted. The
cases are consolidated, and a total of one hour is allotted for oral
argument.
No. 18–882. Noris Babb, Petitioner v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted limited to the follow-
ing question: Whether the federal-sector provision of the Age Discrimi-
nation in Employment Act of 1967, which provides that personnel ac-
tions affecting agency employees aged 40 years or older shall be made
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019 909
free from any “discrimination based on age,” 29 U. S. C. § 633a(a), re-
quires a plaintiff to prove that age was a but-for cause of the challenged
personnel action.
No. 18–1048. GE Energy Power Conversion France SAS, Corp., fka
Converteam SAS, Petitioner v. Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit granted.
No. 18–1059. Bridget Anne Kelly, Petitioner v. United States. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Third Circuit granted.
No. 18–1086. Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc., et al., Petitioners v.
Marcel Fashions Group, Inc. Petition for writ of certiorari to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted.
No. 18–1195. Kendra Espinoza, et al., Petitioners v. Montana De-
partment of Revenue, et al. Motion of The Cato Institute for leave to
fle a brief as amicus curiae granted. Motion of Liberty Justice Center,
et al. for leave to fle a brief as amici curiae granted. Motion of Georgia
Goal Scholarship Program, Inc. for leave to fle a brief as amicus curiae
granted. Motion of Pioneer Institute, Inc. for leave to fle a brief as
amicus curiae granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme
Court of Montana granted.
No. 18–1233. Romag Fasteners, Inc., Petitioner v. Fossil, Inc., et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit granted.
No. 18–1269. Simon E. Rodriguez, as Chapter 7 Trustee for the
Bankruptcy Estate of United Western Bancorp, Inc., Petitioner v. Fed-
eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for United Western
Bank. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Tenth Circuit granted.
No. 18–6662. Eddie Lee Shular, Petitioner v. United States. Motion
of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit granted.
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–664. Cynthia Bauerly, Commissioner, Minnesota Department
of Revenue, Petitioner v. William Fielding, Trustee of the Reid and
Ann MacDonald Irrevocable GST Trust for Maria V. MacDonald, et al.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Minnesota
denied.
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Rehearings Denied
No. 18–1113. Jeffrey Gray Thomas, Petitioner v. Laurie Zelon, et al.;
No. 18–1274. In Re Urvashi Bhagat, Petitioner;
No. 18–6823. James Douglas Williams, Jr., Petitioner v. County of
Los Angeles, California, et al.;
No. 18–6907. Robert J. Kulick, Petitioner v. Leisure Village Associa-
tion, Inc.;
No. 18–7033. Michael Casey Jackson, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–7248. Vertis Anthony, Petitioner v. Louis Boyd, Warden,
et al.;
No. 18–7320. Nehemiah William Ford, Petitioner v. Julie L. Jones,
Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al.;
No. 18–7584. Pamela Marberry, Petitioner v. State Bar of California;
No. 18–7625. Thomas Florence, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–7628. Anthony Brian Bevan, Petitioner v. Florida;
No. 18–7640. Donna J. Hockman, Petitioner v. Phyllis Baskerville,
Warden;
No. 18–7867. Meria James Bradley, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis, Direc-
tor, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions
Division;
No. 18–7871. Earl Vennings, Jr., Petitioner v. Nancy A. Berryhill,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security;
No. 18–7873. Troy Sierra, Petitioner v. Mark S. Inch, Secretary,
Florida Department of Corrections, et al.;
No. 18–7926. Hubert Babb, Petitioner v. Clara Smith, et al.;
No. 18–7959. Paul David Maze, Petitioner v. Renea Terrell, et al.;
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Certiorari Denied
No. 19–5617 (19A183). Gary Ray Bowles, Petitioner v. Florida,
et al. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented
to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition
for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Florida denied.
Statement of Justice Sotomayor respecting denial of certiorari.
No. 19–5651 (19A203). Gary Ray Bowles, Petitioner v. Ron DeSan-
tis, Governor of Florida, et al. Application for stay of execution of sen-
tence of death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the
Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
No. 19–5672 (19A213). Gary Ray Bowles, Petitioner v. Mark S.
Inch, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. Application
for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas
and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied.
Rehearings Denied
No. 18–1199. InvestPic, LLC, Petitioner v. SAP America, Inc.;
No. 18–1288. Jean Coulter, Petitioner v. ADT Security Services,
et al.;
No. 18–1392. John M. Barone, Petitioner v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.;
No. 18–7094. Floyd Daniel Smith, Petitioner v. California;
No. 18–7581. Brandon Erwin, Petitioner v. FCI Coleman-Low,
Warden;
No. 18–7652. Brian Anderson, Petitioner v. Colorado;
No. 18–8133. Daryl Mingo, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–8452. In Re Harold B. Mason, Petitioner;
No. 18–8553. Amy M. Hicks, Petitioner v. Dallas County Commu-
nity Colleges;
No. 18–8597. Barbara E. Brown, Petitioner v. Scott Burton, Deputy
Sheriff, in His Individual Capacity, et al.;
No. 18–8611. Elicia Bailey, Petitioner v. Jeremy Gasaway;
No. 18–8667. Donald James Anson, Petitioner v. United States;
No. 18–8668. Joseph Edwards Teague, III, Petitioner v. North
Carolina;
No. 18–8764. Tatyana Evgenievna Drevaleva, Petitioner v. Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs, et al.;
No. 18–8765. Michael A. Young, Petitioner v. Thomas Duncan, et al.;
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Attorney Discipline
No. D–3052. In the Matter of Discipline of Maurice Rudolph Franks.
Maurice Rudolph Franks, of Baker, Louisiana, is suspended from the
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practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within
40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred
from the practice of law in this Court.
No. D–3053. In the Matter of Discipline of Ben Elton Bruner. Ben
Elton Bruner, of Opelika, Alabama, is suspended from the practice of
law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days,
requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
Certiorari Denied
No. 19–5715 (19A226). Billy Jack Crutsinger, Petitioner v. Texas.
Application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to
Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied. Petition for writ
of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas denied.
No. 19–5755 (19A237). Billy Jack Crutsinger, Petitioner v. Lorie
Davis, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional
Institutions Division. Application for stay of execution of sentence of
death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court
denied. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied.
Statement of Justice Sotomayor respecting denial of certiorari.
(JOURNAL) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 949
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Denied
No. 18–9227 (19A109). Robert Sparks, Petitioner v. Lorie Davis,
Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institu-
tions Division. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death
presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court denied.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit denied.
Statement of Justice Sotomayor respecting denial of certiorari.
(JOURNAL) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 953
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Certiorari Granted
No. 18–1323. June Medical Services L.L.C., et al., Petitioners v. Re-
bekah Gee, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals;
and
No. 18–1460. Rebekah Gee, Secretary, Louisiana Department of
Health and Hospitals, Petitioner v. June Medical Services L.L.C., et al.
Petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit granted. The cases are consolidated and a total of
one hour is allotted for oral argument.
No. 18–1584. United States Forest Service, et al., Petitioners v.
Cowpasture River Preservation Association, et al.; and
No. 18–1587. Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, Petitioner v. Cowpasture
River Preservation Association, et al. Petitions for writs of certiorari
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted.
The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted for oral
argument.
No. 19–67. United States, Petitioner v. Evelyn Sineneng-Smith. Peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Ninth Circuit granted.