Pentagon Withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles Amidst Criticism
The Pentagon has withdrawn 700 active-duty Marines from Los Angeles, initially deployed during protests over immigration crackdowns, following criticism from California officials and veteran groups regarding military presence.
Pentagon to withdraw 700 Marines from Los Angeles
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Pentagon withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles
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Overview
- The Pentagon withdrew 700 active-duty Marines from Los Angeles, where they had been deployed since June 9 during protests related to immigration crackdowns.
- President Trump dispatched the Marines to Los Angeles to safeguard ICE agents and protect federal buildings amidst ongoing demonstrations.
- California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, criticized the military deployment as unnecessary and potentially escalating tensions.
- Concerns were also expressed by veteran groups regarding the deployment of military troops on domestic soil, contributing to the decision for their withdrawal.
- While the Marines have departed, approximately 2,000 National Guard soldiers will remain in Los Angeles to continue protecting federal buildings.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the withdrawal of Marines from Los Angeles as a victory for local leaders and a repudiation of federal overreach. They emphasize the initial deployment's unpopularity and the sustained opposition from Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom. The narrative highlights the positive outcome of the withdrawal, portraying it as a win for the city and its residents.
"The deployments came despite opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats, who said local law enforcement officials had control of the protests."
USA TODAY"With stability returning to Los Angeles, the Secretary has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated."
CBS News"This is another win for Los Angeles but this is also a win for those serving this country in uniform."
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FAQ
The 700 Marines were deployed to Los Angeles in June to protect federal buildings and ICE agents amid protests and unrest related to immigration enforcement operations.
The withdrawal was prompted by improved security conditions in Los Angeles, as well as criticism from California officials and veteran groups about the military presence potentially escalating tensions.
California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, opposed the military deployment, arguing it was unnecessary, escalated tensions, and violated state authority.
Approximately 2,000 National Guard soldiers remain deployed in Los Angeles to continue protecting federal buildings, even after the Marines have withdrawn.
Yes, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the President likely acted within his authority to federalize the National Guard in response to threats against federal facilities, denying a request to halt the mission.
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