New details emerge about FBI raids at LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home, office
LAUSD to meet following Carvalho raids
FBI agents served warrants Wednesday morning at the San Pedro home of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as his office at the district's downtown headquarters.
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is reeling after federal agents executed simultaneous search warrants at the home and office of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
The Board of Education has responded by calling an immediate executive session to discuss Carvalho’s employment status as the district cooperates with the ongoing federal probe.
What we know:
FBI agents descended on Carvalho's San Pedro home and LAUSD’s downtown headquarters Wednesday morning.
A third location in Southwest Ranches, Florida—near where Carvalho previously served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools—was also searched, according to the FBI Miami.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the warrants are judicially approved but remains tight-lipped as the supporting affidavits are currently sealed.
LAUSD Superintendent's home, office raided
The downtown LA office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was raided Wednesday morning by the FBI. His home in San Pedro and a property in Miami were also raided.
The backstory:
Carvalho has led the nation’s second-largest school district since 2022 and was recently re-appointed in 2025.
His district biography lists an extensive array of honors, including being named the 2014 National Superintendent of the Year and the 2018 National Urban Superintendent of the Year.
He is a prominent figure in national education, known for his personal story as a formerly undocumented immigrant and his vocal opposition to aggressive federal immigration enforcement near schools.
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What we don't know:
The specific allegations triggering the investigation have not been formally released by the Department of Justice.
While reporting points toward the failed "Ed" AI chatbot project, it is not yet confirmed if this is the sole focus of the inquiry or if other district contracts or past activities in Miami are involved.
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The board's specific intentions regarding Carvalho's future—whether they seek a leave of absence or termination—remain confidential.
Carvalho's home raided
Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home and office were raided by federal agents on Wednesday morning.
Carvalho has not commented on the raids.
Timeline:
- 2022: Carvalho appointed as LAUSD Superintendent.
- Early 2024: LAUSD rolls out "Ed," an AI chatbot developed by AllHere.
- June 2024: AllHere collapses; the district ends the $3 million project.
- September 2025: LAUSD Board re-appoints Carvalho to his post.
- February 19, 2026: The Trump administration joins a separate discrimination lawsuit against LAUSD.
- Wednesday Morning: FBI serves warrants at Carvalho’s home and offices in CA and FL.
- Thursday: LAUSD Board meets behind closed doors to discuss "Public Employment" of the Superintendent.
What they're saying:
In a statement, the LAUSD emphasized its compliance.
"The district is cooperating with the investigation and we do not have further information at this time."
Regarding the AI controversy, Carvalho previously stated he was not involved in the vendor selection process and noted, "I would be the biggest hypocrite in the world... if today I did not fight for those who find themselves in the same predicament I faced over 40 years ago."
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Meanwhile, the FBI’s Los Angeles field office stated they "have no further comment" due to the sealed nature of the court documents.
LAUSD headquarters raided
The LA Unified headquarters and the home of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho were raided by the FBI on Wednesday morning.
What's next:
The Board of Education’s closed-door session under Government Code Section 54957 will likely result in an announcement regarding Carvalho's leadership status.
Legal experts anticipate that as the warrants are unsealed, more details regarding the connection between the AllHere fraud case and district leadership will come to light.
The Source: This report is based on previous FOX 11 reporting, official statements from the FBI Los Angeles Field Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Additional context regarding the "Ed" chatbot and past investigations in Miami-Dade was provided by investigative reporting from the Los Angeles Times and City News Service. The Associated Press contributed.