Illegal Immigrant Arrested by ICE Registered in Maryland
Ian Andre Roberts, recently arrested by ICE while serving as a Des Moines school superintendent, is alleged to appear as an active Democratic voter on Maryland’s official elections website despite not being a U.S. citizen and reportedly not living in Maryland for years. The Maryland Freedom Caucus flagged the listing and demanded answers; the Maryland State Board of Elections said its public‑information review showed no voting history for that name, cited state privacy law that limits disclosure, and noted unintentional registration is not a crime. Republican officials pressed the Board and the Justice Department for explanations, and Fox News says Maryland Democratic leaders did not respond to requests for comment.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Ian Andre Roberts — arrested by ICE this week while serving as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent — is the person named in the reporting.
- Maryland Freedom Caucus flagged Roberts as listed as an 'active Democratic voter' on the state's elections website and sent a letter demanding answers.
- Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) issued a statement saying a review 'did not show any voting history' for anyone with that name, that it cannot disclose certain personal identifying information under state law, and that unintentional voter registration is not a crime; SBE also referenced a prior August letter to DOJ expressing concerns about providing voter data for immigration enforcement.