Students protest as Des Moines superintendent resigns following ICE detention
Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts resigned after his arrest by ICE for allegedly living in the U.S. illegally, sparking widespread student protests. His detention and possession of weapons shocked the community. Meanwhile, the Justice Department launched a probe into the district’s race-conscious hiring practices, aligning with Trump administration priorities and intensifying debate over immigration, education, and equity.
Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts resigned after his arrest by ICE for allegedly living in the U.S. illegally, sparking widespread student protests. His detention and possession of weapons shocked the community. Meanwhile, the Justice Department launched a probe into the district’s race-conscious hiring practices, aligning with Trump administration priorities and intensifying debate over immigration, education, and equity.
