The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 700 active-duty Marines and 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, ending a rare and controversial military deployment to a major U.S. city.
The troops were originally sent in June in response to widespread protests against federal immigration raids and enforcement actions by ICE. Local and state officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, criticized the deployment as unnecessary and politically motivated, arguing it escalated tensions rather than restored order. Reports from within the ranks described low morale and little actual engagement, with many troops questioning their mission.
The withdrawal comes as stability returns to the city, but the episode has sparked debate over the use of military force in domestic affairs.
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