Opinion
2012-3004
01-26-2012
JUAN M. MORALES, v. DEPARMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Respondent.
NOTE: This order is nonprecedential.
Petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board in case no. DA3330110112-I-1.
ON MOTION
ORDER
Juan M. Morales moves for the following: an "appeal with a three judge committee," "to request counsel for disabled veteran," and leave to file in forma pauperis.
Mr. Morales's principal brief was filed on December 17, 2011, and Respondent Department of Homeland Security's response brief was filed on January 10, 2012. This appeal will be assigned to a three-judge panel in due course per court procedure.
As to Mr. Morales's request for appointment of counsel, Mr. Morales is advised that pro bono counsel may be available to veterans for representation at this court through various assistance programs, including the Federal Circuit Bar Association's Veterans Pro Bono Program.
Finally, on October 14, 2011, Mr. Morales's previous motion for leave to file in forma pauperis was granted.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
(1) The motion for consideration by a three-judge panel is denied as moot.
(2) The motion for appointment of counsel is denied.
(3) The motion for leave to file in forma pauperis is denied as moot.
cc: Juan M. Morales
Barbara Thomas, Esq.
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FOR THE COURT
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Jan Horbaly
Clerk