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The Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Deployment of all 700 active-duty marines to Los Angeles withdrawn
The Pentagon's chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, confirmed to the Guardian on Monday that the entire deployment of 700 active-duty US marines is being withdrawn from Los Angeles more than a month after Donald Trump deployed them to the city against objections of local leaders. The redeployment of the marines comes a week after 2,000 national guard troops were withdrawn from the city. The troops were sent to the city last month by the federal government after violence broke out on the fringes of protests against immigration enforcement sweeps in LA. According to Parnell, the deployment of the marines, which state and city officials called unnecessary and provocative at a time when protests against immigration raids were already under control, had achieved its aim. 'With stability returning to Los Angeles, the Secretary has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated,' Parnell said in a written statement. 'Their rapid response, unwavering discipline, and unmistakable presence were instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law. We're deeply grateful for their service, and for the strength and professionalism they brought to this mission.' The battalion of marines was deployed on 9 June to join the 2,100 national guard troops mobilized by the Trump administration to help protect federal property and personnel, including federal immigration agents. An additional 4,000 national guard soldiers were also deployed. The marines' presence in the city had been limited to two locations with federal buildings in Los Angeles, including the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office and detention facility downtown. At the time, the state governor, Gavin Newsom's press office called the mobilization of marines 'completely unwarranted, uncalled for, and unprecedented'. 'Trump is escalating this situation even further – deploying active duty marines, the 'best of the best,' against their own countrymen in an American city,' the governor's office wrote in a follow-up post. 'Completely unnecessary and only inflames the situation more.' Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, had threatened a lawsuit against the Trump administration for 'unlawfully' federalizing the state's national guard and deploying its troops to quell the protests. Sign up to First Thing Our US morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion The Pentagon had defended the deployment, saying safeguarding Ice agents ensures they can do their jobs. The operations have upended life for many in the region, which has large immigrant population. One LA area mayor, a marine veteran, described Ice activities in the area as a 'campaign of domestic terror' and 'psychological warfare' against residents. Dani Anguiano contributed reporting
Washington Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
700 active-duty Marines will withdraw from Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 700 active-duty Marines deployed to Los Angeles last month will withdraw from the city, the Pentagon said Monday, as the Trump administration continues to scale back its military deployment there following protests of federal immigration raids. 'With stability returning to Los Angeles, the Secretary has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated,' Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. 'Their rapid response, unwavering discipline, and unmistakable presence were instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law.'
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Marines to Withdraw From LA After Trump Deployment Over Protests
The Trump administration will begin withdrawing 700 Marines that were deployed to the Los Angeles area last month, the latest de-escalation of the president's contentious crackdown on the city's anti-deportation protests. The Marines will be redeployed due to 'stability returning to Los Angeles,' Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. Last week, the administration released about half of the roughly 4,000 California National Guard troops that it deployed in the area.
Global News
a day ago
- Politics
- Global News
U.S. Marines withdrawn from L.A. after weeks-long response to protests
The Pentagon ordered the U.S. Marines to leave Los Angeles on Monday, more than a month after President Donald Trump deployed them to the city against the objections of local leaders. The 700 Marines were deployed June 9 on the fourth day of protests in downtown LA over the administration's crackdown on immigration. Four thousand National Guard soldiers were also deployed. Their presence in the city had been limited to two locations with federal buildings in Los Angeles, including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office and detention facility downtown. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 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. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the military presence 'sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated.' Story continues below advertisement
Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Marines Deployed for Protests to Leave Los Angeles
Hundreds of Marines who were deployed to Los Angeles last month during protests over immigration enforcement will withdraw from the city, the Pentagon said Monday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 'has directed the redeployment' of around 700 Marines from Los Angeles, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said.
