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Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is resigning from his position.

Roberts, a native of Guyana, was arrested by ICE agents in connection with a deportation order.

Roberts stated he is resigning to avoid distracting from the education of the district's students.

Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is resigning as he battles a federal case for his deportation , his attorneys have announced.

They said in a Tuesday, Sept. 30, news conference that Roberts, 54, already suspended without pay , would be leaving his post.

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Roberts , a native of Guyana, on Friday in connection with a previously unreported final order of removal an immigration judge issued May 29, 2024.

Roberts' lead attorne

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