SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Dr. Ian Roberts was the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district before being detained by immigration authorities. Following this, Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiners has now revoked his superintendent’s license.

The board‘s website shows the decision was issued on Sunday, Sept. 28.

In the board’s official order, when referring to Roberts’ license, it says, “The license issued by the Board of Educational Examiners is no longer valid and your authority to serve as a superintendent is revoked.”

The order says the decision was made after it was learned that Roberts “no longer possess legal presence in the United States.” Under Iowa law, this means Roberts is not able to hold a license issued by the board.

Des Moines school officials confirmed that Roberts jo

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