Sanchez-Roa v. Guerrero-Medina

FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO JOSE ABNER SANCHEZ-ROA, Petitioner, v. Civil No. 17-2229 (ADC) EDGAR GUERRERO MEDINA et al, Respondents. OPINION AND ORDER Pending before the Court is petitioner José Abner Sánchez-Roa’s request for habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. ECF Nos. 3, 15. Respondents the Puerto Rico Secretary of Justice and Warden Edgar Guerrero Medina moved for dismissal on various grounds, including lack of jurisdiction. ECF Nos. 33, 48. Petitioner opposed, and respondents replied. ECF Nos. 41, 49. For the reasons explained below, respondents’ motion to dismiss is GRANTED. I.…