FBI Searches Office and Home of Los Angeles Schools Superintendent

Authorities confirm search warrants were executed at the home and office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Federal authorities confirmed that the FBI executed search warrants on Wednesday morning at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Details about the searches were not immediately available, and an affidavit filed in support of the searches was sealed by the court.

Why it matters

The search of a school district superintendent's home and office by federal authorities is highly unusual and raises questions about potential wrongdoing or an investigation into Carvalho's leadership or activities. As the head of the nation's second-largest school system, Carvalho's actions and decisions have a significant impact on students, teachers, and the broader Los Angeles community.

The details

Law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, served search warrants at Carvalho's home in San Pedro and his office at the LAUSD headquarters. Video footage showed agents at the scene, and a neighbor reported seeing around 20 agents outside Carvalho's residence at one point. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed the searches but provided few additional details, stating that the affidavit supporting the warrants had been sealed by the court.

  • The searches were conducted on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2026.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest school system, who has held the position since February 2022.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which executed the search warrants at Carvalho's home and office.

U.S. Attorney's Office

The U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed that the searches were part of an investigation and that no arrests were made.

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What they’re saying

“We can confirm that the FBI is serving a court-authorized warrant at those locations. However, the affidavit in support of the warrant has been sealed by the court and we, therefore, have no further comment.”

— FBI, Los Angeles field office (nbcnews.com)

“The District is cooperating with the investigation.”

— LAUSD spokesperson (nbcnews.com)

What’s next

The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that no arrests were made during the searches, but it remains unclear what prompted the investigation and what, if any, evidence was seized. The sealed affidavit will likely provide more details about the nature of the probe once it is unsealed by the court.

The takeaway

The execution of search warrants at the home and office of a high-profile school district superintendent is an extraordinary step by federal authorities, signaling a potentially serious investigation into Carvalho's leadership or activities. The lack of details and the sealed affidavit have left the Los Angeles community and education stakeholders with many unanswered questions about the nature and scope of the probe.