Summary
The Pentagon decided to remove 700 U.S. Marines from Los Angeles, where they had been sent during protests about immigration policies. This decision followed an earlier order that had already removed half of the National Guard troops deployed with them, though some still remain. Local leaders and California Governor Gavin Newsom opposed the military deployment, with Newsom taking legal action against the federal government over the use of National Guard soldiers.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon ordered 700 U.S. Marines to leave Los Angeles after being deployed for over a month.
- The Marines were sent during protests against immigration policy actions by the federal government.
- Alongside the Marines, 4,000 National Guard soldiers were also deployed to the city.
- Military presence in Los Angeles was limited to areas with federal buildings.
- A man was briefly detained by Marines during their deployment for rushing to a Veterans Affairs appointment.
- Local leaders and veteran groups expressed concerns about military deployment on U.S. soil.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the National Guard deployment.
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked an order that tried to give California control over the National Guard.
