Ian Roberts, Des Moines Public Schools and ICE

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Des Moines schools superintendent Ian Roberts will resign after being arrested by ICE
Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines, Iowa, public school system, will be submitting his resignation just days after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him on acc...

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Schools Superintendent in Iowa, Arrested by ICE, Plans to Resign
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Des Moines School Board accepts Roberts’ resignation as superintendent after ICE arrest
Des Moines school board puts Superintendent Ian Roberts on unpaid leave
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked the state license of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts Monday following his detainment and arrest by U.S. Immigration and Custom...

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Inside the Dramatic ICE Arrest of the Black Iowa School Superintendent That Left an Entire District in Disarray
Des Moines school board poised to fire superintendent after ICE arrest
Watch the Des Moines School Board vote on Ian Roberts' resignation
Parrish said his team is still gathering facts about Roberts' immigration status, but he provided copies of a letter reportedly sent by Roberts' previous immigration attorney in March 2025 telling th...

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Iowa schools superintendent arrested by ICE has license revoked, placed on unpaid leave
Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts on unpaid leave, faces deadline to show citizenship

Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE resigns from his position

Ian Roberts, the leader of Des Moines’ schools who was detained by immigration agents last week, resigned on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.

Watch Ian Roberts' attorneys provide update following ICE arrest

Alfredo Parrish, an attorney working with Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, is expected to provide an update on Roberts' case.

Des Moines superintendent to resign after being detained by ICE, lawyer says

Ian Roberts, 54, announced his immediate resignation as superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in a letter released through his attorney on Tuesday.
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