51.   Lawyers for Menchu said they were considering possible appeals.

52.   Lawyers for the relatives are also seeking intervention by the Supreme Court to ensure that Elian will remain in the United States until that court can consider an appeal.

53.   LAUSD officials said they would consider an appeal of judgment.

54.   Meanwhile, attorneys for the Maryland State Police, which operates the helicopter paramedic unit, are considering an appeal.

55.   Norm Scherstrom, spokesman for the Postal Service, declined comment, saying the service is considering an appeal.

56.   Officials in both states said they were considering appeals.

57.   One group considering an appeal is the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

58.   Prosecutors said they were also considering an appeal.

59.   Random House officials said they were considering an appeal.

60.   Savitt said she was considering an appeal.