Des Moines Schools Board Responds After Superintendent Detained By ICE
Summary
The Des Moines School Board put Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave after immigration agents detained him. Roberts was stopped by ICE and found to have a loaded gun, a hunting knife, and cash. The school district is cooperating with authorities to address concerns about his immigration status.Key Facts
- The Des Moines School Board placed Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave after his detention by ICE.
- Roberts was stopped by immigration agents while driving and subsequently ran into a wooded area before capture.
- He was found by ICE agents with a loaded gun, a knife, and $3,000 in cash.
- An immigration judge issued a final removal order for Roberts in May 2024.
- Roberts had declared himself a U.S. citizen during the hiring process.
- The district did not find any concerns about his immigration status in the prior background checks.
- Matt Smith has been named interim superintendent.
- Roberts is currently held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
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