The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been arrested by federal immigration authorities.

Des Moines Public Schools confirmed Friday afternoon that Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts was detained by ICE. At that time, DMPS said it had not confirmed any information as to why Roberts is being detained. Advertisement

Shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE agents had taken Roberts into custody during a "targeted enforcement operation."

According to DHS, ICE officers approached Roberts in his vehicle and Roberts sped away, later abandoning his vehicle near a wooded area.

Video below: Des Moines Public Schools holds news conference after Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts taken into custody by ICE

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