Ian Roberts, the head of Iowa's largest school district, has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on allegations of living and working in the U.S. illegally. The school board took this action during a brief meeting, stressing they had no prior knowledge of any immigration issues concerning Roberts. Following his arrest while driving a school-issued vehicle, Roberts fled briefly before being apprehended. He is currently in custody at the Woodbury County Jail and is being represented by a legal firm. The Iowa Department of Education has stated it will review hiring procedures to ensure legal compliance regarding employment authorization.
Iowa School District Leader on Leave After Immigration Arrest
Iowa School District Leader on Leave After Immigration Arrest
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines' largest school district, is on administrative leave after being detained by ICE for immigration violations. This situation has raised serious concerns within the school community.
The Des Moines school board unanimously placed Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave after he was arrested by federal immigration agents. Roberts was reportedly living in the U.S. illegally and faced a removal order. The school board emphasized they were unaware of any immigration issues before his arrest and stated Roberts is being represented by a law firm. The Iowa Department of Education is reviewing the district's hiring practices in light of these events.
