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Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE in September 2025 for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing firearms, leading to his resignation and ongoing investigations into his hiring and background.
Former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts has been federally charged with being an illegal alien in possession of firearms after his detention by ICE, with allegations including possession of multiple guns and a history of immigration violations; he resigned from his position amid these developments.
The detention of Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts by ICE has sparked widespread protests and community support, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement and local leadership in Iowa.
Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines public schools, resigned amid immigration issues after being detained by ICE for living and working illegally in the U.S., with his legal team working to challenge his deportation; the school board accepted his resignation, and the case has sparked protests and an investigation into potential racial discrimination in hiring practices.
Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, plans to resign following his arrest by ICE for living and working illegally in the U.S., amid an investigation into the district's hiring practices and broader concerns about diversity and inclusion policies.
The superintendent of Des Moines Schools, Ian Roberts, was placed on leave after ICE accused him of being in the U.S. illegally, leading to community and political reactions amid broader immigration tensions.
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools and a former Olympian from Guyana, was detained by ICE on charges related to his illegal status in the US, weapon possession, and a final order of removal, sparking community protests and raising issues about immigration enforcement and education.
The superintendent of Des Moines public schools, Ian Roberts, a former Olympian, was arrested by ICE for being in the U.S. illegally from Guyana, with an outstanding removal order, and was found with a loaded handgun, cash, and a hunting knife.
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE due to being in the country illegally from Guyana, possessing a final order of removal, and found with a loaded handgun, a hunting knife, and cash. Roberts, who joined the district in 2023 and has a 20-year educational background, is currently under investigation, with the school district uncertain about next steps.
Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was detained by ICE with no clear explanation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement's impact on local education leadership. Roberts, a Guyanese-born former Olympic athlete and the first person of color in his position in Iowa, is currently held at Pottawattamie County Jail, and the district is awaiting further information.
Federal immigration agents detained Des Moines schools chief Ian Roberts, who was found in possession of a loaded handgun, cash, and a hunting knife, after a targeted enforcement operation. Roberts, in the U.S. on an expired student visa with a final removal order, attempted to evade arrest and has a prior weapons charge. His detention has sparked concern among local officials and the community.
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE agents, prompting the district to appoint interim superintendent Matt Smith as they await further information. Roberts, born in Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, has not been confirmed for the reasons behind his detention.