The Pentagon announced the end of the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This figure represents nearly half of the 4,000 troops stationed in the city to address protests related to immigration policies. The sudden withdrawal raised questions about its timing and reasoning. Recent operations involving armed troops generated local officials' concerns about fear tactics. A prior request from military leaders to use some troops for wildfire support amidst California's peak season illustrated challenges in manpower. The situation escalated, with significant protests occurring in early June, prompting law enforcement responses using crowd control methods like tear gas.
The Pentagon ended the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, which accounted for nearly half of those sent to manage protests over immigration policies.
Local officials indicated that an operation at MacArthur Park, involving federal authorities and National Guard troops, seemed aimed at instilling fear rather than enforcing law.
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