JUST IN: Prominent Blue State Official Raided By FBI

Federal agents executed search warrants at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, The California Post confirmed Tuesday, in a developing probe that has sent shockwaves through one of the nation’s largest school systems.

Law enforcement sources said searches were underway at Carvalho’s San Pedro residence, his office at LAUSD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles and another location in Miami tied to the investigation. An affidavit connected to the search remains under seal.

It is not yet clear what prompted the federal action.

Carvalho, who has led LAUSD since 2022, previously served for years as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools before taking the helm in Los Angeles. He oversees the country’s second-largest school district.

The high-profile progressive education chief has been an outspoken critic of the federal government’s immigration enforcement policies. Carvalho, who has said he came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant, has repeatedly pledged to shield students and families from Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.

In July, he accused ICE agents of urinating on the grounds of a Pico Rivera school, calling it a “new level of despicable insult.” At a September news conference last year, he declared that students should be protected from what he described as “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.”

The searches come amid heightened tensions in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement. In recent weeks, students have staged walkouts to protest ICE operations, with some demonstrations turning destructive. Teenagers burned flags, vandalized property and, in one instance, a minor allegedly swung a pipe at officers.

🚨 BREAKING: The FBI is currently executing SEARCH WARRANTS at the home of Los Angeles public school superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as the school district’s HQ

A MAJOR scandal in one of the most corrupt school districts in the country is about to be exposed 👀 pic.twitter.com/2gbW34aG7O

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School officials have taken a softer tone toward the protests.

“The superintendent’s message is consistent: We care deeply about our students, and we recognize that many young people are dealing and engaging with issues they see in the news and in their community,” district Public Information Officer Christine Stephens told the Los Angeles Times. “Students have the right to express themselves peacefully. At the same time, the district must uphold its responsibility to maintain a safe, supervised learning environment during the school day.”

The Los Angeles Police Department struck a firmer stance, reminding families that attendance is compulsory.

“School attendance is mandatory in the City of Los Angeles and there may be legal consequences for parents and students,” the LAPD wrote. “It is unlawful for any minors under 18 to be in public places, streets, or amusement spots during school hours.”

Federal authorities have not publicly commented on the nature of the investigation into Carvalho. The sealed affidavit leaves open questions about the focus and scope of the probe.

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