The Trump administration is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, which accounts for half the troops sent last month due to protests over immigration raids. The administration had deployed 4,000 troops previously to quell tensions between law enforcement and protesters. President Trump federalized the troops, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom, who subsequently sued the administration. Newsom criticized the deployment, stating it affected troops' familial and civilian responsibilities, and the remaining troops now lack a clear mission.
Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding, said Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell in announcing the decision.
President Donald Trump became the first president in decades to federalize troops, bypassing the authority of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Newsom argued Trump violated the law when he deployed the California National Guard troops despite his opposition.
Following the Pentagon's decision, Newsom stated that the National Guard's deployment to LA pulled troops away from their families and civilian work.
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