ICE Just Arrested the Superintendent of the Largest School District In Iowa
https://pjmedia.com/michaelcantrell/2025/09/26/ice-just-arrested-the-superintendent-of-the-largest-school-district-in-iowa-n4944174
ICE arrests criminal alien serving as Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent; prior weapons charges and in possession of loaded handgun at time of arrest
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-arrests-criminal-alien-serving-des-moines-public-schools-superintendent-prior
I posted about this story in yesterday's thread. But here's some additional info:
Crowd protests in downtown Des Moines after DMPS Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts was detained by ICE
People told KCCI they showed up for Dr. Roberts, as well as for others who have been detained by ICE in the past.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
A large crowd of people came together in downtown Des Moines Friday after calling for Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts to be released.
Des Moines Public Schools confirmed Friday afternoon that Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts was detained by ICE. At that time, DMPS said it had not confirmed any information as to why Roberts is being detained.
(HE IS IN THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY!!!)Quickly following news of his detainment, an emergency protest was called for on social media and organized to be outside the Neal Smith Federal building downtown.
People started showing up at 4 p.m. What started as a crowd with dozens of people quickly grew to a crowd of easily more than 200 people.
Many people held signs denouncing ICE, as well as signs with statements showing their support for Roberts and for him to be set free. Children and adults showed up, and teachers took part, both from Des Moines Public Schools and some school districts in the surrounding communities.
"I think it's the connection that he has with kids in schools that people have seen," said Jane Robinette. "That I think just speaks to the way he approaches his job."
The support didn't just stop on the sidewalk. People who were driving by honked their car horns in support as they passed by.
People told KCCI they showed up for Roberts, as well as for others who have been detained by ICE in the past.
"I think it's important for people to know that the general public — I think — is not OK with what's happening," said Mary Pat LaMair.
https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-superintendent-des-moines-schools-protests-downtown/68083472And then there's this nugget:
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DHS says Roberts was in possession of a loaded handgun, $3,000 in cash and a fixed-blade hunting knife.
“This suspect was arrested in possession of a loaded weapon in a vehicle provided by Des Moines Public Schools after fleeing federal law enforcement,” said ICE ERO St. Paul Field Office Director Sam Olson. “This should be a wake-up call for our communities to the great work that our officers are doing every day to remove public safety threats. How this illegal alien was hired without work authorization, a final order of removal, and a prior weapons charge is beyond comprehension and should alarm the parents of that school district.”
It is illegal for someone without legal immigration status to possess a firearm and ammunition, DHS says.
Through a news release, Des Moines Public Schools leaders provided more information about Roberts, his arrest, and what the district knew prior to Friday.
The district says Roberts underwent a comprehensive background check by Baker-Eubanks before taking over in 2023. During the hiring process, Roberts made the board aware of a firearm charge related to a hunting rifle, and provided "sufficient context and explanation" to move forward.
Roberts was licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, according to the district.
However, the district says it did not have any knowledge that an immigration judge issued a final order of removal to Roberts in May 2024, which ICE claimed in a news release. The district also says it has a policy against weapons in school grounds or at school-related activities. DHS officials claim a gun was found in Roberts' vehicle, a vehicle that was provided to him by the district.The board will have a special session Saturday to discuss the matter in closed session.
https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-des-moines-schools-superintendent-detained-by-ice/68080086Nice due diligence, DSM public schools.
Note, the chair of the Des Moines school board is none other than Jackie Norris, who was Mooooochelle Obama's chief of staff. Additionally, she is running (as a Democrat, as if that's a shocker) to fill Senator Joni Ernst's U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
This illegal alien was chosen based on melanin level, pure and simple. It makes the bleeding heart libs in Des Moines (of which there are MANY) feel better to have a black man (illegal or not) running their public schools.
