Iowa School Superintendent Detained by ICE Amid Immigration Investigation
TL;DR
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.
- Des Moines, Iowa, public school leader detained by immigration agents, school board says AP News
- DMPS superintendent arrested by ICE The Des Moines Register
- ICE Arrests Iowa Superintendent, Says He Is Alleged Fugitive From Guyana Newsweek
- Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE, Officials Say The New York Times
- Ice detains superintendent of Iowa school district with ‘no information as to why’ The Guardian
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