Hundreds of students from Iowa's largest school district left their classrooms Sept. 30 in protest of Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts' arrest by ICE.

The Department of Justice and the Department of Education have separately turned their attention to two of Iowa's largest school districts for programs or hiring practices they claim are racially discriminatory.

( NewsNation) — After the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) superintendent was arrested by ICE earlier this month, the Justice Department has launched an investigation into the district over its hiring practices.

Des Moines Public Schools held a special session following the detainment of Superintendent of Dr. Ian Roberts by ICE forces on Friday. The session was held at an administrative office, located at 2100 Fleur Drive,

Days after ICE arrested Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, district officials say they are still "seeking the facts" about his immigration status and the details surrounding his detainment by federal immigration authorities.