Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Sanctuary Policies in Schools

When Sanctuary Turns Deadly: How Democrats Hired An Armed Fugitive To Run A School District

amuse – Sanctuary policies are often defended as compassionate, humane measures designed to shield vulnerable migrants from the heavy hand of federal enforcement. Yet the case of Dr. Ian Roberts, an armed and dangerous fugitive who managed to run Iowa’s largest school district, reveals the lethal downside of such policies.

This scandal demonstrates not merely a breakdown at the local level but a systemic failure encouraged and sustained by Democrat-controlled jurisdictions that refuse to safeguard their communities against fraud, crime, and corruption. Continue reading

Why Ian Roberts’s Immigration Case is Shaking Up Des Moines and Beyond

Des Moines School Superintendent Arrested by ICE as Protesters and Politicians Call for his Release

Des Moines School Superintendent Arrested by ICE as Protesters and Politicians Call for his ReleaseJonathan Turley – Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested this week after fleeing ICE officers and abandoning a school-subsidized car with an illegal handgun inside. Roberts has a criminal record and a long-standing order of removal from the country.

The case has become a flashpoint over immigration policies with protesters demanding his release and Democratic politicians denouncing his arrest as evidence of a fascist regime. The controversy is also spilling over into the Senate race, as the district board is headed by Board Chair Jackie Norris, a former Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama and a current Democratic candidate for the United States Senate. Continue reading