Background and career
Ian Andre Roberts is a retired athlete and former school administrator who was system superintendent for Des Moines Independent Community School District. Roberts ran for Guyana in the 2000 Olympics.
In 2025, Roberts was detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who stated that they acted on an order of removal issued in 2024. The Department of Homeland Security further termed him a "criminal alien" and a public safety threat. His detention spurred a protest outside the Des Moines federal courthouse, garnering national and international media attention. In 2026, Roberts pleaded guilty for false statement and firearm charges.
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