Pentagon Pulls Marines from Los Angeles: Reactions and Reflections on a Controversial Deployment
The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Los Angeles, over a month after their deployment on June 9th during protests against the administration’s immigration policies. The Marines, along with the National Guard, were stationed at federal buildings, and their presence drew criticism from local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, who called for the removal of all troops. This decision follows an earlier order to reduce the number of National Guard troops. Governor Gavin Newsom, who had sued the federal government over the deployment, welcomed the news but reiterated his call for the remaining National Guard troops to be withdrawn.
John Q. Hosedrinker