Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is currently in custody. The district confirmed his detention, stating that he faces allegations of being in the U.S. illegally and has prior weapons charges. In response to his arrest, the Des Moines school board has voted to place Roberts on administrative leave. This incident has stirred significant social media discussions and community protests, with many rallying behind Roberts, who is described as a beloved figure and a former Olympian. Iowa Governor Reynolds has called the arrest ‘shocking’ as leaders across the state react to the situation, which many see as reflective of broader immigration issues.