search warrant
noun
: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions
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Law enforcement officers served search warrants Wednesday morning at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, authorities said.
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Helen Jeong, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Michigan State Police Michigan State Police detectives served a search warrant Tuesday at a home on South Jennings Street in Pinconning in connection with the case, state police said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the FBI served search warrants at Carvalho’s San Pedro home and at LAUSD headquarters.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The new law grants the third commission stronger investigative powers than its predecessor, including the authority to seek search warrants through prosecutors if individuals or institutions refuse to provide evidence.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Helen Jeong, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Michigan State Police Michigan State Police detectives served a search warrant Tuesday at a home on South Jennings Street in Pinconning in connection with the case, state police said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the FBI served search warrants at Carvalho’s San Pedro home and at LAUSD headquarters.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The new law grants the third commission stronger investigative powers than its predecessor, including the authority to seek search warrants through prosecutors if individuals or institutions refuse to provide evidence.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Search warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20warrant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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