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Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools in 2023, faces up to 15 years for false citizenship claims and illegal possession of four firearms, federal officials said.
- Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has been indicted for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on an I-9 form and illegal possession of firearms while being in the U.S. illegally.
- Roberts was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after fleeing from them, and four firearms were discovered during the investigation.
- Des Moines Public Schools is facing repercussions, including a lawsuit against the consulting firm involved in Roberts' hiring process, as proposed by school board chair Jackie Norris.
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Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
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