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Why Democrats Are Backing An Illegal Alien To Run Iowa Schools

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Why Democrats Are Backing An Illegal Alien To Run Iowa Schools

What it is

State officials revoked the license of Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, on Monday after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a deportation order and weapons charges. Roberts, who is from Guyana, was placed on paid administrative leave by the Des Moines school board while protests for his release took place.

Why it matters

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE on a deportation order and weapons charges
  • He is also registered as a Democrat voter in Maryland
  • In the past five years, Roberts reportedly received over $1 million in salaries as a superintendent and settled lawsuits totaling $400,000 for alleged discriminatory hiring practices
  • Roberts reportedly entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999, raising questions about the verification processes for educators in public schools
  • The plan includes hiring practices based on identity rather than qualifications, which has raised legal concerns under Iowa's new law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools

Key facts

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