Federal Court Sets New Trial Date for Ian Roberts’ Immigration Case

The former Des Moines Schools superintendent Ian Roberts will head to trial early next year.

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November 19, 2025

The former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent faces potential deportation on trial.

Former Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts received a new trial date in Federal court. The case, originally set for Dec. 1, was moved to 9 a.m. March 2, 2026 at the United States Courthouse in Des Moines, unless he makes a plea deal.

Roberts was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in September after allegedly attempting to flee from immigration officers, who allegedly found $3,000 in cash, a loaded gun, and a knife inside his vehicle when he was arrested. ICE claims Roberts was detained for “being an illegal alien in posession of firearms” after releasing his alleged history of felonies during his time in the United States.

The latest Federal filing can be found below.

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Gretchen Lembcke Peña is a journalist with a B.A in Multimedia Journalism and a minor in Public Relations from Lynn University. She has always had a passion for reading and writing, with a focus on social issues and entertainment. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Gretchen is not only fluent in Spanish but also has a wider view of the world through an international lens. Her goal is to eventually pursue reporting with a focus on marginalized communities both in and outside the United States. She is currently aiming to achieve an M.A in Bilingual Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

Federal Court Sets New Trial Date for Ian Roberts’ Immigration Case

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