The FBI carried out court-authorized searches at the residence and workplace of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as independently verified by multiple reports on Wednesday. This unfolding federal inquiry has rattled one of America’s biggest public education systems.
According to officials and sources close to the matter, agents conducted operations at Carvalho’s home in the San Pedro area, his administrative office located at the LAUSD central headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, and an additional site in Miami linked to the case. Details outlined in the supporting affidavit for these warrants are currently sealed by the court.
The exact reasons driving this federal intervention have not been disclosed publicly.
🚨 BREAKING: The FBI is currently executing SEARCH WARRANTS at the home of Los Angeles public school superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as the school district’s HQ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 25, 2026
A MAJOR scandal in one of the most corrupt school districts in the country is about to be exposed 👀 pic.twitter.com/2gbW34aG7O
Since assuming leadership of LAUSD in 2022, Carvalho—who previously headed the Miami-Dade County Public Schools for an extended period—has managed the second-largest school district in the United States.
Known as a prominent advocate for progressive education policies, the superintendent has frequently spoken out against federal immigration enforcement practices. Having arrived in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant himself, Carvalho has consistently committed to protecting students and their families from any involvement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Last July, he leveled sharp criticism at ICE personnel, alleging they had urinated on school property in Pico Rivera and labeling the incident a “new level of despicable insult.” During a press event in September of the prior year, he insisted that young learners deserved safeguarding from conduct he characterized as “immoral, unethical and illegal.”
“Despite the injustice. Despite the fear. Despite the pressure. Despite the unbearable lack of humanity. Our kids are soaring,” Carvalho said. “And for the second year in a row, these students have provided best-in-class achievement across all grade levels.”
These developments unfold against a backdrop of escalating friction in Los Angeles surrounding immigration policies. Over the past several weeks, student-led walkouts have erupted in response to ICE activities, with certain gatherings escalating into property damage. In some cases, youths set flags ablaze, defaced buildings, and one report involved a teenager reportedly brandishing a pipe toward law enforcement.
District leaders have responded to the demonstrations with relative restraint.
“The superintendent’s message is consistent: We care deeply about our students, and we recognize that many young people are dealing and engaging with issues they see in the news and in their community,” district Public Information Officer Christine Stephens told the Los Angeles Times. “Students have the right to express themselves peacefully. At the same time, the district must uphold its responsibility to maintain a safe, supervised learning environment during the school day.”
In contrast, the Los Angeles Police Department adopted a stricter position, emphasizing that school attendance remains legally required.
“School attendance is mandatory in the City of Los Angeles and there may be legal consequences for parents and students,” the LAPD wrote. “It is unlawful for any minors under 18 to be in public places, streets, or amusement spots during school hours.”
Federal officials have offered no official statements detailing the substance of the inquiry concerning Carvalho. With the affidavit under seal, key aspects of the investigation’s objectives and extent remain unresolved.
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