| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Sep 14 2009 |
Application (09A257) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 23, 2009 to October 23, 2009, submitted to Justice Stevens. |
| Sep 15 2009 |
Application (09A257) granted by Justice Stevens extending the time to file until October 23, 2009. |
| Oct 23 2009 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 27, 2009) |
| Nov 19 2009 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 28, 2009. |
| Nov 25 2009 |
Brief amici curiae of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, et al. filed. |
| Nov 25 2009 |
Brief amicus curiae of National Lawyers Guild filed. |
| Nov 25 2009 |
Brief amici curiae of John Howard Association of Illinois, et al. filed. |
| Dec 22 2009 |
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 27, 2010. |
| Jan 27 2010 |
Brief of respondents John D. Ashcroft, et al. in opposition filed. |
| Feb 9 2010 |
Reply of petitioner David Paul Hammer filed. |
| Feb 17 2010 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 5, 2010. |
| Mar 8 2010 |
Petition DENIED. |