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United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED August 24, 2021 No. 21-40033 Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk

United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jose Miguel Ramirez-Rodriguez, Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:20-CR-27-1

Before Jolly, Willett, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jose Miguel Ramirez-Rodriguez has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Ramirez-Rodriguez has filed a

* Pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4.

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response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Ramirez-Rodriguez’s response. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2. Ramirez- Rodriguez’s motion for the appointment of new counsel is DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).