Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Des Moines School Superintendent Arrested by ICE for Immigration Violation
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was arrested by ICE.
ICE claims Roberts, who came to the U.S. from Guyana on a student visa, was staying in the country illegally.
Roberts was hired as superintendent in July 2023.
He was reportedly born to immigrant parents.
He also had a deportation order.
The arrest has raised many questions.
He was also a member of the Directors Council board.
Roberts was previously charged with a weapons charge.
Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE.
ICE states Roberts was staying in the U.S. illegally and had a deportation order.
Roberts arrived in the U.S. from Guyana in 1999 on a student visa.
He was hired as superintendent on July 1, 2023.
Roberts was also a member of the Directors Council board.
- Who
- Ian Roberts
- What
- Arrested by ICE
- When
- September 26
- Where
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Why
- Allegedly staying in the U.S. illegally
Community / Directors Council View
ICE View
Roberts's Status
Community / Directors Council View
The community and the Directors Council stand with Roberts, who has been a trusted partner.
ICE View
ICE says Roberts has been in the U.S. illegally.
Enforcement
Community / Directors Council View
The arrest raises questions and concerns within the community.
ICE View
ICE is enforcing immigration laws.
- Person Arrested
- Dr. Ian Roberts
- Role
- Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools
- Arresting Agency
- ICE
- Reason for Arrest
- Alleged Immigration Violation
- Origin
- Guyana
- Entered US
- 1999
- Deportation Order
- 2024
Sources
Dr. Ian Roberts Arrested By ICE: What Did Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Do?
Did Dr. Ian Roberts Enter US Illegally? ICE Reveals Reason For Des Moines Superintendent's Arrest
Iowa’s largest school district chief arrestef by ICE, labeled ‘Fugitive’
ICE detains Ian Roberts, shocking Iowa community over immigration allegations
