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, strongly opposed the deployment, calling it provocative and unnecessary. Reports indicate that the troops saw little action, with some expressing low morale and questioning the mission's purpose.
The withdrawal comes as officials declare stability has returned to the city, though the episode has sparked debate over the militarization of domestic law enforcement.
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