Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has been taken into federal custody on charges of unlawful possession of firearms while present in the United States illegally. Mr. Roberts, 54, was found with four firearms on September 26th. The Justice Department reports that he made his first court appearance and will remain in federal custody pending … [Read more...] about Ex-Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested by DOJ for Firearms and Immigration Violations
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Iowa Superintendent Quits After ICE Arrest as DOJ Probes Race-Based Hiring in Schools
Ian Roberts, superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, tendered his resignation on Monday following his arrest last Friday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a federal deportation order. Legal representation for Roberts, a native of Guyana, has stated he did not wish to detract from the education of the district's students while he contests the … [Read more...] about Iowa Superintendent Quits After ICE Arrest as DOJ Probes Race-Based Hiring in Schools
Diplomatic Tension: US Expresses Regret Over Raid on Korean Workers
A top U.S. diplomat expressed regret on Sunday over a U.S. immigration raid, an event that led to the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers. The diplomat proposed using this incident as a catalyst to strengthen bilateral relations between the U.S. and South Korea. In a meeting held in Seoul, First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo urged Deputy Secretary of State … [Read more...] about Diplomatic Tension: US Expresses Regret Over Raid on Korean Workers
DOJ Demands Removal of Abrego Garcia
The Department of Justice has once again made clear its stance regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant whose legal status is currently under scrutiny. They have communicated their position to a federal judge, stating unequivocally that they desire Garcia's removal from the United States. This comes from a report in The New York Times. Garcia's situation is not a simple … [Read more...] about DOJ Demands Removal of Abrego Garcia
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Set to Close After Judge’s Ruling
The Immigration Detention Center in the Florida Everglades, known colloquially as 'Alligator Alcatraz', continues its course towards ceasing operations by late October. This is in line with the ruling of a judge, despite objections from both state and federal governments. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has dismissed requests to halt her order to wind down operations … [Read more...] about ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Set to Close After Judge’s Ruling