LA National Guard Withdrawal After Immigration Raid Deployment | JQJO

Over 1,300 National Guard troops are withdrawing from Los Angeles following a two-month deployment to quell unrest during immigration raids. The Pentagon cites the reduced need for troops, leaving approximately 250 to protect federal buildings. The deployment, heavily criticized by California officials as an "armed occupation" and an illegal overreach of federal authority, faced opposition due to the perceived lack of necessity and high cost. While the Pentagon praised the troops' support, Mayor Karen Bass celebrated their departure, demanding the complete withdrawal of all remaining troops.