Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 85-1672. Attorney(S) Paul J. Larkin, Jr., argued the cause for the United With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, Deputy Solicitor General Penelope M. Cooper argued the cause for With her on the brief were Cristina C. Arguedas Ted W. Nancy Gertner Judith H. Mizner filed a brief for the American Civil Liberties Union et al. as amici curiae urging Judges PER CURIAM. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. UNITED STATES v. MERCHANT PER CURIAM. The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted.