The Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District and the personal residence of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. This action is part of an ongoing federal investigation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Details of the FBI Operation
Federal officials in Los Angeles served the warrants, which were court-authorized, as confirmed by Ciaran McEvoy, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in the city. The nature of the investigation and the specific allegations under scrutiny have not been disclosed publicly at this time.
A person with knowledge of the probe, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, revealed that the warrants were part of an active inquiry. The district and the superintendent's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment via email and voicemail.
Scenes from the Search Locations
Television news footage captured agents wearing FBI attire outside Superintendent Carvalho's modest home in the San Pedro neighborhood, located approximately 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. As of mid-morning, there were no visible signs of agents outside the LAUSD headquarters building.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second-largest school district in the United States, serving over 500,000 students across more than two dozen cities. Its sprawling operations make this investigation particularly significant in the educational and public sectors.
Background on Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Alberto Carvalho has led the LAUSD as superintendent since February 2022. Prior to his tenure in Los Angeles, he oversaw Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida's largest school district, from 2008 to 2021. During his time in Miami, Carvalho was credited with improving graduation rates and enhancing academic performance, earning a reputation as a transformative leader in education.
The execution of these search warrants marks a notable development in federal oversight of educational institutions, though the full implications remain unclear pending further details from the investigation.
