FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Chief's Home and District Headquarters

Federal agents execute search warrants at LA Unified School District and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's residence

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The FBI has executed search warrants at the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District and the home of its superintendent, Alberto Carvalho. Federal authorities have not disclosed the target of the investigation, but it comes amid ongoing questions about the district's contracting practices, particularly around a failed $6 million AI chatbot deal.

Why it matters

The raid on the nation's second-largest school district and its top administrator is a significant development, raising questions about potential corruption or mismanagement within the LA school system. As a high-profile figure in education, Carvalho's potential involvement in any wrongdoing could have far-reaching implications.

The details

FBI officials stated they were executing search warrants at the school district and Carvalho's home, but the accompanying affidavits have been sealed by the court. The investigation may be related to a $6 million contract the district awarded in 2023 to a tech startup called AllHere for an AI chatbot that later filed for bankruptcy in 2024 amid allegations of fraud by the company's CEO.

  • The FBI raids took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • In 2023, the LA Unified School District awarded a $6 million contract to AllHere for an AI chatbot.
  • AllHere filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and its CEO was later charged with fraud.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, who earns a $440,000 annual salary and is known as a strong supporter of immigrant students.

Los Angeles Unified School District

The nation's second-largest school district, serving around 400,000 students.

AllHere

A tech startup that secured a $6 million contract with the LA school district for an AI chatbot, but filed for bankruptcy in 2024 amid allegations of fraud by the company's CEO.

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What they’re saying

“We must cooperate with federal authorities as they conduct their investigation.”

— Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District

What’s next

The judge overseeing the case will decide whether to unseal the affidavits accompanying the search warrants, which could provide more details about the focus of the FBI's investigation.

The takeaway

This raid highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in the Los Angeles Unified School District's contracting practices, especially around high-profile technology deals. The potential involvement of the superintendent raises the stakes and could have significant implications for the district and its leadership.