Dukes v. Weis

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA EASTERN DIVISION JACQUE DONZELL DUKES, Petitioner, No. C19-2072-LTS vs. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND STEPHEN WEIS, Warden, Clarinda ORDER ON RESPONDENT’S Correctional Facility, MOTION TO DISMISS Respondent. I. INTRODUCTION This case is before me on a motion (Doc. 10) to dismiss filed by Respondent Stephen Weis. Weis argues that Petitioner Jacque Dukes’ habeas petition (Doc. 1) under

28 U.S.C. § 2254

must be dismissed because it was not timely filed. Dukes has filed a resistance (Doc. 11) and Weis has filed a reply (Doc. 12). Oral…