Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Placed on Leave Following ICE Detention
TL;DR
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, Ian Roberts, was placed on administrative leave after being arrested by ICE for being in the country illegally, with authorities stating he entered the U.S. on a student visa and had a final removal order. The district was unaware of his immigration status, and Roberts has retained legal counsel as investigations continue.
- Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents AP News
- Who is Ian Roberts, the Iowa school superintendent accused by ICE of being in the US illegally? CNN
- Zach Nunn calls for clarity after Des Moines Public Schools superintendent arrested by ICE KCCI
- Des Moines school board votes to put Superintendent Ian Roberts on leave after ICE arrest The Des Moines Register
- Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent detained by ICE KCRG
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