The Des Moines School Board placed Roberts on paid administrative leave on Sept. 27, and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked his license on Sept. 28.

The federal Gun Control Act makes it unlawful for "illegal aliens" to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms or ammunition.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Zach Nunn says he has received confirmation Dr. Ian Roberts was issued a final removal order.

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has revoked the license of Dr. Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Des Moines on Friday.

The Des Moines Public School Board has placed Dr. Ian Roberts on unpaid administrative leave pending an investigation into his immigration status.

A deportation order dated May 22, 2024, shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts did not appear for an immigration hearing, resulting in a deportation order, according to a redacted order provided by U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn to KCCI.

Several dozen Sioux City area residents showed up to the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center on Saturday afternoon to show support for Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, who was arrested Friday by U.

A protest was organized at the Woodbury County law enforcement center against the arrest of Dr. Ian Roberts. About three dozen protestors gathered outside the LEC building with signs and chants regarding Robert’s arrest.