DES MOINES, Iowa —

On this week's Close Up, KCCI Chief Political Reporter Amanda Rooker sits down with Des Moines Public Schools Board Chair Jackie Norris and U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn to discuss the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts by immigration officials .

Watch the full episode in the video player above.

The arrest came on Friday morning. Officials say a judge gave a final removal order in May 2024 for Roberts. School officials have said they knew of no issue with Roberts' citizenship or immigration status.

Since Friday, the school board placed Roberts on paid administrative leave .

Nunn issued a statement Saturday , saying he has asked for all documentation related to Roberts' detention.

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