ORDER LIST 06/30/15 (2015)

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015

CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS

14-460 HICKENLOOPER, GOV. OF CO V. KERR, ANDY, ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The

judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona

Independent Redistricting Comm'n, 576 U. S. ___ (2015).

14-8768 PEOPLES, SOL S. V. UNITED STATES

14-9487 HORNYAK, CHRISTOPHER M. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

13-8407 BROWN, WENDELL T. V. UNITED STATES

14-7280 HOWARD, JAMES J. V. UNITED STATES

14-7653 ROLFER, GARY V. UNITED STATES

14-8427 WALKER, JAMES M. V. UNITED STATES

14-8530 LANGSTON, RONNIE V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of

the Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in

these and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v.

United States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these

petitions and now in vacating and remanding the decisions below

in these cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases

in which the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the

Court held (as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed

Career Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii),

is void for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be

warranted for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of

Appeals should understand that the Court's disposition of these

petitions does not reflect any view regarding petitioners'

entitlement to relief.

14-282 CHANDLER, TAVARES V. UNITED STATES

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The

judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-5227 ARROYO, DANIEL V. UNITED STATES

14-7347 VINALES, ENRIQUE V. UNITED STATES

14-7832 DENSON, TONY E. V. UNITED STATES

14-8464 SMITH, FLORNOY V. UNITED STATES

14-8884 COOPER, ANTHONY L. V. UNITED STATES

14-9049 AIKEN, IAN O. V. PASTRANA, WARDEN

14-9227 KIRK, DANIEL C. V. UNITED STATES

14-9229 LYNCH, PAUL V. UNITED STATES

14-9335 DRIVER, TAIWAN L. V. UNITED STATES

14-9338 CONEY, JIMMY L. V. PASTRANA, WARDEN

14-9750 NIPPER, DONNIE W. V. PASTRANA, WARDEN

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in these

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v.

United States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these petitions

and now in vacating and remanding the decisions below in these

cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of these petitions does

not reflect any view regarding petitioners' entitlement to

relief.

14-5229 ANDERSON, ROBERT V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-6510 MELVIN, MAURICE L. V. UNITED STATES

14-8848 TASTE, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in these

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v.

United States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these petitions

and now in vacating and remanding the decisions below in these

cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of these petitions does

not reflect any view regarding petitioners' entitlement to

relief.

14-7445 MALDONADO, SAMUEL V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-7569 DE LA CRUZ, FRANCISCO V. UNITED STATES

14-8333 DAVIS, MICHAEL W. V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in these

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these petitions and

now in vacating and remanding the decisions below in these

cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of these petitions does

not reflect any view regarding petitioners' entitlement to

relief.

14-7587 SMITH, ARTHUR C. V. UNITED STATES

14-8151 BERNARDINI, EUGENE V. UNITED STATES

14-8258 BALL, DERRICK M. V. UNITED STATES

14-8359 BELL, TERRENCE V. UNITED STATES

14-9062 HOLDER, ODELL A. V. UNITED STATES

14-9108 CASTLE, JASON V. UNITED STATES

14-9659 FALLINS, CARLOS V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in

these and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v.

United States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these petitions

and now in vacating and remanding the decisions below in these

cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of these petitions does

not reflect any view regarding petitioners' entitlement to

relief.

14-8196 CISNEROS, JORGE A. V. UNITED STATES

14-8569 PRINCE, BYRON C. V. UNITED STATES

14-8680 TALMORE, GERRIELL E. V. UNITED STATES

14-8903 JONES, LORENZO L. V. UNITED STATES

14-8989 MARTINEZ, MICHAEL A. V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in these cases: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held these petitions in these

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding these petitions and

now in vacating and remanding the decisions below in these

cases, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioners would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of these petitions does

not reflect any view regarding petitioners' entitlement to

relief.

14-9574 JONES, ALFREDERICK V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015).

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-7390 BECKLES, TRAVIS V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015). Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or

decision of this motion and this petition.

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-7975 GOODEN, HOPETON F. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015). Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or

decision of this motion and this petition.

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-9326 MAYER, CASEY D. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015). Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or

decision of this motion and this petition.

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

14-9634 WYNN, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petition for writ of certiorari are granted.

The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

___ (2015). Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or

decision of this motion and this petition.

Justice Alito concurring in the decision to grant, vacate,

and remand in this case: Following the recommendation of the

Solicitor General, the Court has held the petition in this

and many other cases pending the decision in Johnson v. United

States, 576 U. S. ____ (2015). In holding this petition and

now in vacating and remanding the decision below in this

case, the Court has not differentiated between cases in which

the petitioner would be entitled to relief if the Court held

(as it now has) that the residual clause of the Armed Career

Criminal Act of 1984, 18 U. S. C. Sec. 924(e)(2)(B)(ii), is void

for vagueness and cases in which relief would not be warranted

for a procedural reason. On remand, the Court of Appeals should

understand that the Court's disposition of this petition does

not reflect any view regarding petitioner's entitlement to

relief.

JURISDICTION NOTED

14-232 HARRIS, WESLEY W., ET AL. V. AZ INDEP. COMMISSION, ET AL.

In this case probable jurisdiction is noted.

CERTIORARI GRANTED

14-510 MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WI V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to

the following question: Whether the D. C. Circuit misapplied

this Court's Holland decision when it ruled that the Tribe was

not entitled to equitable tolling of the statute of limitations

for filing of Indian Self-Determination Act claims under the

Contract Disputes Act?

14-915 FRIEDRICHS, REBECCA, ET AL. V. CA TEACHERS ASSOC., ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

14-1132 MERRILL LYNCH, ET AL. V. MANNING, GREG, ET AL.

The motion of Securities Industry and Financial Markets

Association for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is

granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

14-1175 CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD V. HYATT, GILBERT P.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to

Questions 2 and 3 presented by the petition.

CERTIORARI DENIED

14-765 ) OTTER, GOV. OF ID, ET AL. V. LATTA, SUSAN, ET AL.

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14-788 ) IDAHO V. LATTA, SUSAN, ET AL.

14-1073 NEVADA, ET AL. V. SUPERIOR COURT OF CA, ET AL.

14-9223 ZINK, DAVID, ET AL. V. LOMBARDI, DIR., MO DOC, ET AL.

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

14-823 BERGER, PHIL, ET AL. V. FISHER-BORNE, MARCIE, ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is

denied.