ORDER LIST 01/14/08 (2008)

06-1181     DADA, SAMSON T. V. MUKASEY, ATT'Y GEN

                    The parties are directed to file supplemental briefs

               addressing the following question:

     Whether an alien who has been granted voluntary departure

     and has filed a timely motion to reopen should be permitted

     to withdraw the request for voluntary departure prior to

     the expiration of the departure period.

               The briefs, not to exceed 3,000 words, are to be filed

          simultaneously with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel on

          or before 2 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2008. Reply briefs, not to

          exceed 2,000 words, may be filed with the Clerk and served upon

          opposing counsel on or before 2 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2008.