UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT

No. 04-5393 September Term, 2004

04cv01519

Filed On: November 17, 2004
[860399]

Salim Ahmed Hamdan,
              Appellee

      v.

Donald H. Rumsfeld, et al.,
              Appellants

BEFORE: Edwards, Randolph, and Tatel, Circuit Judges

O R D E R

Upon consideration of the motion for expedition of appeal, it is
ORDERED that the motion be granted. The following briefing schedule applies:

Brief and Appendix for Appellants December 8, 2004

Brief for Appellee December 29, 2004

Reply Brief for Appellants January 10, 2005

Any amici curiae must file their briefs on the same date as the party they
support.

Per Curiam

FOR THE COURT:

Mark J. Langer, Clerk

BY:   /s/
      Scott H. Atchue
      Deputy Clerk/LD