On January 15, 2023, Ian Roberts, superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The detention occurred at a middle school located in Des Moines. Authorities initiated the meeting as part of an ongoing investigation regarding potential immigration-related activities within the school system. Roberts was present during the interaction, and the matter is currently under review by both the Des Moines Public Schools and ICE. The specific nature of the detention remains undisclosed at this time.
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