Federal authorities are executing search warrants at the home of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, The California Post reported.
According to a law enforcement source, searches are underway at Carvalho’s residence in San Pedro, his LAUSD office in downtown Los Angeles, and an additional Miami location connected to the probe. Officials said the affidavit related to the search remains sealed.
Carvalho serves as the top official of LAUSD and has led one of the largest school districts in the United States since 2022.
Carvalho is the LAUSD’s chief employee and has led one of the nation’s largest school systems since 2022.
One of the searches is being conducted at Carvalho’s San Pedro home.
It’s unclear why authorities are searching Carvalho’s home and office.
The progressive LA schools boss has voiced his opposition to the federal government’s immigration agenda in the past.
It’s unclear why authorities are conducting the search.
In July, Carvalho slammed ICE agents for allegedly urinating on the grounds of a Pico Rivera school as a “new level of despicable insult.” He said at a news conference in September of last year that students and families should be protected from “immoral, unethical and illegal actions.”
“Despite the injustice. Despite the fear. Despite the pressure. Despite the unbearable lack of humanity. Our kids are soaring,” Carvalho said. “And for the second year in a row, these students have provided best-in-class achievement across all grade levels.”
Carvalho came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant himself and has been passionate about protecting students from ICE agents’ visits to city schools.
The FBI is also searching Carvalho’s downtown LA office.
Before moving to Los Angeles, he had spent many years serving as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools — and the FBI is now searching an additional Miami location connected to the case.
Recently, Los Angeles students have staged protests against actions by ICE. Teenagers walked out of classes, burned flags, damaged property, and earlier this month one student reportedly swung a pipe at officers.
School leaders say students are reacting to issues dominating the news and their communities.
“The superintendent’s message remains consistent: we care deeply about our students and understand that many young people are grappling with issues they see in the news and around them,” district Public Information Officer Christine Stephens told the Los Angeles Times. “Students have the right to express themselves peacefully, but the district must also ensure a safe and supervised learning environment during school hours.”
The LAPD has taken a stricter, more disciplinary approach to the walkouts.
“School attendance is mandatory in the City of Los Angeles, and parents and students could face legal consequences,” police said. “Minors under 18 are not permitted to be in public places, streets, or entertainment venues during school hours.”
He previously served for many years as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools before relocating to Los Angeles.