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ICE arrests superintendent of Iowa's largest public school district

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Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested in an operation on Friday, ICE announced.

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Anchorage Daily News
ICE arrests leader of Iowa’s largest public school district, calling him a ‘criminal alien’ (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Sep 25, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts was considered an ICE fugitive because he was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024.
FOX 4 Dallas
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Sep 25, 2025
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
WMUR
Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE, district confirms (opens WMUR)
Published Sep 25, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Des Moines Public Schools confirms that Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts has been detained by federal immigration officials.
KYMA Yuma
ICE arrests superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Sep 25, 2025
KYMA Yuma's feed description
By Zoe Sottile, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa was detained Friday morning by immigration agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which said the educator was in the country illegally and had existing weapon possession charges.
NBC Chicago
ICE arrests superintendent of Iowa's largest public school district (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 26, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested in an operation on Friday, ICE announced.
CBS News
ICE detains Des Moines Public Schools superintendent, district confirms (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 25, 2025
CBS News's feed description
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
Newsweek
ICE Arrests Iowa Superintendent, Says He Is Alleged Fugitive From Guyana (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 25, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The event comes amid a marked increase in ICE arrests and deportations under President Donald Trump.
Breitbart News
ICE Arrests Des Moines School Superintendent for Being Illegally in U.S. with Loaded Handgun (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 25, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts has been arrested by ICE agents after having been illegally residing in the U.S.
New York Post
Head of Iowa’s largest school district detained by ICE (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 25, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Federal immigration agents have detained the head administrator of Iowa’s capital city public schools, the school board said Friday.
The New Republic
ICE Just Detained the Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District (opens The New Republic)
Published Sep 25, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
It’s still not clear why Dr. Ian Roberts was detained—or where he currently is.
PJ Media
ICE Just Arrested the Superintendent of the Largest School District In Iowa (opens PJ Media)
Published Sep 25, 2025
PJ Media's feed description
ICE arrests Iowa school superintendent, raising questions about immigration and education policies.
Fox News
Iowa school superintendent arrested by ICE, facing prior weapons charges, allegedly found with loaded handgun (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 25, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Dr. Ian Roberts, superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, was arrested by ICE agents on a fugitive warrant after allegedly fleeing and abandoning his vehicle.
The Guardian
Ice detains superintendent of Iowa school district with ‘no information as to why’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 25, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Ian Roberts, who has said he was born in Brooklyn, New York, appears to be held in jail near Des Moines
Washington Examiner
Iowa superintendent arrested by ICE, school district says (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 25, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE, who alleged he was an illegal immigrant from Guyana.
Herald Bulletin
ICE arrests leader of Iowa's largest school district, says he was living and working in US illegally (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published Sep 26, 2025
Herald Bulletin's feed description
Federal immigration agents have arrested the leader of Iowa’s largest school district in a targeted enforcement action that shocked students and educators. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Des Moines
WISH-TV Indianapolis
ICE arrests Iowa school superintendent, says he in US illegally (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Sep 26, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Iowa's largest school district superintendent arrested by ICE for being in the country illegally. Community and educators shocked by the incident.
KVOA Tucson
ICE arrests superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district (opens KVOA Tucson)
Published Sep 26, 2025
KVOA Tucson's feed description
(CNN) — The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools — Iowa’s largest school district – was detained Friday morning by immigration agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which
CNN
Who is Ian Roberts, the Iowa school superintendent accused by ICE of being in the US illegally? (opens CNN)
Published Sep 26, 2025
CNN's feed description
A year into his tenure as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, former Olympian Ian Roberts made headlines when – in a maroon three-piece suit, candy cane striped bow tie and matching Nike Air Force 1 sneakers – he ran a 100-meter dash against some of his elementary school students.
NBC4 Washington
Iowa superintendent arrested by ICE previously worked as principal in DCPS (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Sep 26, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
A public school superintendent in Iowa who has been detained by immigration agents previously worked as a principal in D.C. Public Schools and Baltimore City...
Black Enterprise
Iowa’s Top School Superintendent Detained By ICE (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Sep 26, 2025
Black Enterprise's feed description
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines public schools was arrested by ICE on Sept. 26 and the community wants answers.
CBS News
Des Moines superintendent arrested by ICE is Coppin State graduate, former Baltimore principal (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 26, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Dr. Ian Andre Roberts is a veteran educator and former Olympian who served as a principal in Baltimore City Schools. His arrest sent shockwaves through Des Moines, Iowa.
The College Fix
Superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is in U.S. illegally, arrested by ICE (opens The College Fix)
Published Sep 26, 2025
The College Fix's feed description
Ian Andre Roberts, superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, was arrested by ICE for being in the U.S. illegally. He led agents on a chase…
Townhall
The Details Surrounding ICE's Arrest of Iowa School Superintendent Are Shocking (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 26, 2025
Townhall's feed description
ICE arrested Iowa school superintendent Ian Andre Roberts for illegal possession of weapons and cash.
Fox News
Social media erupts after ICE arrest of superintendent in Iowa: 'Crazy story' (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 26, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE for allegedly being in the country illegally from Guyana while earning a high public salary.
WTOP Washington DC
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent detained by ICE (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Sep 26, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday, according to the school district.

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