Whether the male-only Selective Service registration requirement violates the Equal Protection component of the Fifth Amendment in light of women's full integration into combat roles and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

by this case, including (i) Department of Defense’s policy surrounding armed forces integration, (11) the Ninth Circuit’s decision to recognize the Congressional deadline extension, and (iii) this Court’s printing requirements for paid petitions, an extension of time is necessary. 6. The Applicant has not previously requested an extension. Applicant respectfully requests that the time to file a petition for writ of certiorari be extended 35 days, up to and including March 9*4, 2026, January 15, 2026 Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Vikram Valame VIKRAM VALAME Applicant 3700 O Street NW Washington, D.C. 20057 408-712-4188 (VME OW