Summary
The United States ordered the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, which were initially deployed to support immigration enforcement during protests. The removal is happening as the situation in Los Angeles calms, and legal actions and peaceful protests continue.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Secretary of Defense ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to leave Los Angeles, which had about 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines sent there.
- President Trump initially deployed troops to help with immigration raids amid protests.
- The raids led to the arrest of 2,792 undocumented immigrants according to reports.
- A federal judge barred immigration officers from detaining people based solely on race or language.
- Mayor Karen Bass credited peaceful protests and legal actions for the troop withdrawal.
- Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the ongoing federal troop presence, affecting state duties like firefighting.
- A U.S. appeals court allowed Trump to keep control of California's National Guard.
- Los Angeles is a sanctuary city, offering protection to undocumented residents.
