The Des Moines Public School District has announced plans to pursue legal action against the consulting firm that facilitated the hiring of Ian Roberts, who has been arrested by ICE for living and working in the U.S. illegally. Following the revelations of a significant criminal history, which includes previous gun charges, Roberts has become a central figure in a scandal that has raised serious concerns about the vetting process used by the school district. Maryland lawmakers have expressed alarm over Roberts remaining an active voter, while protests have erupted in response to his detention. Community members and parents are demanding accountability and transparency from the school board, particularly regarding how Roberts, who falsely claimed to have earned a doctoral degree and has faced accusations of deception, was appointed to such a critical position. As the district navigates this crisis, further details about the background check process used for Roberts are being scrutinized.