Pentagon Pulls Back Marines as L.A. Protests Persist

The U.S. Marines have been ordered by the Pentagon to withdraw from Los Angeles, ending their month-long deployment amid ongoing protests against President Trump's immigration policies. Their presence, initially met with local opposition, marked the military's involvement in managing protests in the city.

During their stay, the Marines, along with 4,000 National Guard troops, were stationed at federal sites in Los Angeles, including the ICE office and detention facilities. A decision to reduce military presence was partly influenced by legal challenges from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who argued the deployments were unlawful.

Mayor Karen Bass and veteran group leaders welcomed the withdrawal, calling it a victory for Los Angeles and those in uniform. As debates over military roles on domestic soil continue, Newsom presses for the remaining National Guard troops to also return home, maintaining that the military's deployment was unnecessary.

(With inputs from agencies.)