ICE Arrest Of Des Moines Schools Chief Triggers State Audits And Vetting Lawsuit

Iowa launched audits of the state education department, the Board of Educational Examiners and Des Moines Public Schools after ICE arrested superintendent Ian Roberts for allegedly living and working in the U.S. unlawfully. The district also sued its search firm, alleging failed vetting. Roberts resigned, lost his license, and has pleaded not guilty with a Dec. 1 trial set. The fallout underscores broader questions about licensing, background checks and hiring oversight following a high-profile immigration enforcement action impacting a major school system.