FBI Raid On LAUSD Boss Raises More Questions Than Answers, Details Still Sealed

Federal agents descended on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) headquarters and the home of its superintendent on Wednesday morning, serving court-authorised search warrants in an investigation that has left officials tight-lipped and the public seeking answers.

The raids, which also extended to a third property in Florida, marked an extraordinary moment for the nation's second-largest school district and its high-profile leader, Alberto Carvalho, as both the nature and focus of the probe remain sealed by court order.

Federal Search Warrants Executed

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents executed judicially issued warrants in Los Angeles on February 25, 2026, at the LAUSD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles and the house of Superintendent Carvalho in the San Pedro neighbourhood.

The warrants were conducted as part of an ongoing federal investigation, but investigators have not disclosed specific allegations or evidence on the basis of sealed affidavits.

Footage from the scene showed around two dozen FBI agents in distinctive blue jackets moving through both properties. Despite significant activity, the operation did not involve dramatic forced entry; agents reportedly entered and left quickly, carrying what appeared to be collected items in cardboard boxes.

Besides the Los Angeles raids, federal officers also executed a search of a home located in Southwest Ranches, Florida, which TMZ and other media outlets have associated with people involved in Carvalho's professional history.

Agents did not identify whether this location was directly related to the superintendent or a separate investigation location.

Carried Out Under Seal And No Charges Announced

Although the action was a large-scale enforcement, the FBI and the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California have declined to discuss the content of the investigation. Spokespersons said they were carrying out warrants approved by the court but would provide no additional information since supporting affidavits are under seal due to a judge's order.

The LAUSD itself later on Wednesday released a brief statement which verified law enforcement action at the district offices and the home of the superintendent and said that it was working with investigators.

The district, which serves over 500,000 students in Los Angeles County, refused to comment on district activities that might be covered by the investigation.

Neighbours and eyewitnesses also stated that they saw several agents and unmarked cars outside the house of Carvalho early in the morning, though there has been no official report about arrests and any particular evidence being taken. Authorities have also not indicated that the investigation involves violent crime.

Who Is Alberto Carvalho?

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is a veteran teacher who has led LAUSD since February 2022 after a lengthy career as the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the largest district in Florida. In both roles, he earned a reputation for improving graduation rates and academic outcomes, making him acelebrated figure in educational leadership.

Carvalho has not been without controversy. In 2024, a district terminated a $3 million (£2.22 million) contract with education technology firm AllHere after it collapsed into bankruptcy, a deal Carvalho had publicly championed. That company's founder was later indicted on fraud charges, although no formal accusations have been linked to Carvalho.

He has also had a previous clash with federal authorities over immigration enforcement in schools, defending LAUSD policies that protect undocumented students, but officials have said that the current investigation does not relate to immigration issues.

Sealed Details Fuel Public Curiosity

The fact that the affidavit supporting the search warrants remains under seal has only intensified speculation. Sealed warrants are common in early stages of sensitive investigations, especially where revealing details might jeopardise the case or ongoing evidence gathering, but they also create an information vacuum.

Legal experts note that sealed materials can signal a range of potential federal concerns, from financial misconduct to other forms of white-collar crime, but do not inherently imply guilt. Until prosecutors file charges or unseal the warrants, observers will rely on sparse official statements and media reporting to piece together the context.