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National Guard Troops Withdrawn from Los Angeles Amid Anti-Immigration Protests

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The withdrawal of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles has been ordered by the Pentagon, following the success of their mission to protect federal property and personnel amidst anti-immigration protests. The protesters were triggered by a series of immigration raids conducted by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the city. Despite the withdrawal, a significant number of National Guard troops and Marines remain stationed in Los Angeles. The deployment was initially ordered by President Donald Trump in June to curb the protests, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pentagon has ordered the removal of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles out of the 4,000 troops originally deployed.
  • The withdrawal was made due to the success of the mission to protect federal property and personnel amidst anti-immigration protests.
  • The remaining 2,000 National Guard troops and approximately 700 Marines will continue to be stationed in Los Angeles.
  • The deployment was initially ordered by President Donald Trump in June to counter the protests, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Governor Newsom called the federal government's decision an "assault" on democracy, invoking "authoritarian regimes."
  • The deployment marked the first instance since 1965 that a president had federalized National Guard troops without a governor's permission.

Statistics:

  • 4,000 National Guard troops were deployed in Los Angeles initially.
  • 2,000 National Guard troops were withdrawn from Los Angeles by the Pentagon.
  • 2,000 National Guard troops remain stationed in Los Angeles.
  • Approximately 700 Marines remain deployed in Los Angeles.
  • The deployment was initially ordered by President Donald Trump in June.
  • The deployment marked the first instance since 1965 that a president had federalized National Guard troops without a governor's permission.

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., (2025), cited in Contify.com.

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