The Pentagon ordered the withdrawal of 700 U.S. Marines from Los Angeles after more than a month of their deployment. The Marines were initially sent to the city on June 9 amidst protests regarding immigration. Their presence was limited to two federal buildings. Last week, half of the National Guard was also ordered to leave, while concerns about deployment on domestic soil were raised by local leaders and veteran groups. Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging improper activation of the National Guard troops.
"This is another win for Los Angeles but this is also a win for those serving this country in uniform," Bass said in a statement. "Los Angeles stands with our troops, which is why we are glad they are leaving."
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the military presence 'sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated.'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the federal government in June over the deployment of the National Guard, arguing that Trump violated the law when he activated the troops without notifying him.
The decision to pull back the Marines comes after half of the National Guard troops were ordered to leave the city last week. The rest remain.
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