LA Lawlessness Subsiding, Guard Troop Withdrawal Announced | JQJO

Following protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration operations, the Pentagon announced a drawdown of 2,000 California National Guard members. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell stated that lawlessness is subsiding, prompting the reduction from a total of nearly 4,700 personnel initially deployed. The remaining troops, including 700 active-duty Marines, will continue to protect federal buildings and personnel. The initial deployment followed days of clashes and the implementation of a curfew.