FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 26, 2025
Parker Williamson, Press Secretary
Statement: Stop ICE. Stand up for Iowans.
Iowans deserve answers from so-called leaders
Today, Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was detained by ICE agents. This follows horrific attacks from ICE across the United States, including in Iowa City just yesterday. In light of these events, Progress Iowa Executive Director and DMPS parent Mazie Stilwell released the following statement:
“No Iowan is safe. We’re living under a fascist regime because Nunn, Miller-Meeks, Hinson and every single Iowa Member of Congress has been in lockstep with the MAGA administration that is terrorizing our communities. President Trump is willing to use political power against anyone who disagrees with him. While the details of Dr. Roberts’ detainment have yet to be released, we cannot let him, or anyone in America, be detained without due process. We demand our representatives provide answers and appropriate action.
“We hope our elected leaders agree our freedoms are more important than their allegiance to Donald Trump. It is time for them to finally stand up for us and stop these attacks on our freedoms and our communities. Every Iowan should call their legislators and ask why Iowans are being detained, and what they are doing to protect us.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley: (202) 224-3744 or (515) 288-1145
Sen. Joni Ernst: (202) 224-325 or (515) 284-4574
Rep. Nunn: (202) 225-5476 or (515) 400-8180
Rep. Miller-Meeks: (202) 225-6576 or (563) 232-0930
Rep. Hinson: (202) 225-2911 or (319) 364-2288
Rep. Feenstra: (202) 225-4426 or (515) 302-7060
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DM School Board holds a news conference yesterday afternoon. News conference was in progress as I copied the link.
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