• 150 California National Guard troops reassigned from immigration protests in Los Angeles to fight wildfires.
• California faces an early and active wildfire season, requiring additional resources.
• Governor Gavin Newsom celebrates the return of troops to aid in wildfire efforts.

In a significant shift, approximately 150 California National Guard troops deployed by President Trump to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests have been reassigned to assist with wildfire response efforts. This decision comes as part of preparations for an expected active wildfire season, with U.S. Northern Command confirming the troops' release from their federal duty on June 6, aimed at protecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, known as Task Force 51, according to The Hill, CBS News, and Anadolu Agency.

California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have expressed concern regarding the deployment's legality and necessity, arguing that it compromised the state’s firefighting capabilities during critical peak seasons. The troops' reassignment allows them to support Joint Task Force Rattlesnake, the California National Guard’s wildfire unit, which will be crucial in combating fires expected to intensify this summer, as noted by CBS News and Anadolu Agency.

The Trump administration's decision to deploy around 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines in Los Angeles was critiqued by state leaders, who asserted that the measure elevated tensions amid ongoing protests. Following the reassignment of the 150 troops, public awareness and scrutiny of the deployment have shifted, with many advocating for the vital role of these forces in firefighting efforts, according to The Hill.