(The Post News)– In an effort to minimize the presence of California National Guard troops, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is withdrawing 2,000 members of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
State officials confirmed that 3,882 California National Guard members were deployed. This withdrawal will leave behind members of the 49th Military Police Brigade and Marines. The Infantry Brigade was deployed by President Trump on June 7, despite objections from the California governor. Their deployment was intended to assist in quelling protests against immigration raids taking place in Los Angeles. The White House stated that the deployment would last 60 days.
The deployment of National Guard troops was not welcomed by Democratic leaders in California. The state filed a case in federal court to end the deployment, calling it unlawful and a misuse of military force—but the legal challenge was unsuccessful.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the release of the remaining 49th Military Police Brigade and Marines. He said the National Guard had been pulled away from their lives for about a month to serve as political pawns of the U.S. President in Los Angeles.
Mayor Karen Bass also released a statement, attributing the withdrawal of the troops to the unity shown by Los Angeles residents. She noted that retreat was the result of their court battles against the Trump administration, peaceful protest planning, and gatherings at rallies. Bass further conveyed gratitude to the troops who responded to the call for the decreasing lawless behavior in Los Angeles.
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