Marines ending Los Angeles deployment

22/7/2025 6:18

The Pentagon announced on Monday it was ending its deployment of some 700 active-duty Marines sent to Los Angeles last month to protect federal property and personnel during a spate of protests tied to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.



The withdrawal follows last week's decision to remove about half of the 4,000 National Guard troops also sent to Los Angeles.



"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," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.



Trump deployed the Marines and California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids on workplaces by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.



Despite legal challenges, a U.S. appeals court let Trump retain control of California's National Guard.