Education Policy

Former Iowa School Superintendent to Plead Guilty for Falsely Claiming U.S. Citizenship Amid Immigration and Security Concerns

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | January 22, 2026

Ian Roberts, former head of Iowa’s largest school district, is set to plead guilty to falsifying U.S. citizenship status and illegal firearm possession, spotlighting serious lapses in vetting procedures that jeopardize national security and community trust.

When a leader entrusted with shaping the future of 30,000 students in Iowa’s largest public school district is revealed to have falsified his citizenship status, alarm bells should ring across America. Ian Roberts’ impending guilty plea on federal charges is more than an isolated case — it exposes systemic vulnerabilities that jeopardize our schools, safety, and sovereignty.How Did a Man With False Credentials Reach Such a Position of Authority?Roberts’ story is startling: a Guyana native and former Olympic athlete who rose to become superintendent of Des Moines schools only to be arrested by ICE agents less than two months into...

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