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 the presence of ICE, a move that drew criticism from California officials who called the deployment provocative and unnecessary. Local leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, demanded the removal of all military personnel, arguing that their presence escalated tensions and served as a political stunt. Reports indicate that the troops saw little action during their deployment, with some expressing low morale and questioning the mission's purpose.
The withdrawal marks a return to normalcy in Los Angeles and highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement and the use of military force in domestic affairs.
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