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Former Des Moines Schools superintendent taken into DOJ custody on federal firearms, immigration charges
Ian Roberts, who resigned as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent, was charged by federal prosecutors with illegal firearm possession while in the country illegally.

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Federal authorities file gun charge against former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts
Former Des Moines schools superintendent faces federal judge on illegal firearms charges
Federal agents searched Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts’ home after ICE arrest
Federal agents searched Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts' home and seized items, hours after his arrest by immigration authorities, according to neighbors and federal officials.

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Iowa school leader resigns while he challenges his deportation order, his legal team says
Trump administration opens investigation into Iowa school district after superintendent arrested by ICE
Watch the Des Moines School Board vote on Ian Roberts' resignation
Alfredo Parrish, an attorney representing Roberts, announced during a news conference earlier on Tuesday that he would submit a letter of resignation on behalf of Roberts to the school board.

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Des Moines School Board accepts Roberts’ resignation as superintendent after ICE arrest
Des Moines superintendent arrested by ICE resigns from his position, attorney says

In Iowa, a sleepy city is moved to protest for a beloved superintendent detained by ICE

DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday, hundreds of students walked out of middle and high schools across the city to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detention of Ian Andre Roberts, the now-former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district.

Lawmaker reveals how Des Moines schools chief registered to vote despite illegal status

After an illegal alien named Ian Andre Roberts was found registered to vote in Maryland, Republican state Delegate Lauren Arikan revealed how she believes the mishap happened.

'Iowa, all eyes are on you' in 2026, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says in Des Moines

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat eyeing a 2028 White House bid, said the nation is watching Iowa's competitive 2026 midterm races.
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