The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
02-11309 SMITH, ROBERT V. DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJThe petitions for writs of certiorari are granted limited to Question 1 presented by the petitions.
02-1541 IOWA V. TOVAR, FELIPE E.The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
02-1603 BEARD, SEC., PA DOC, ET AL. V. BANKS, GEORGE E.The motion of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
03-107 UNITED STATES V. LARA, BILLY JOThe motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.