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 response to widespread protests against federal immigration enforcement raids, particularly those conducted by ICE. Local and state officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, strongly opposed the militarization, calling it provocative and unnecessary. Reports from within the ranks indicated low morale and confusion about the mission, with many troops spending their time idle.
The withdrawal comes as stability returns to the city, but the episode has sparked ongoing debate about the use of military force in domestic affairs.
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