• The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,350 National Guard troops from Los Angeles.
• Mayor Karen Bass calls the troop pullout a victory for the city.
• Approximately 250 National Guard members will remain for the protection of federal buildings.
• The deployment, which began in June, was sparked by protests over immigration raids.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the federal deployment as unnecessary and unlawful.

The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of an additional 1,350 National Guard troops from its federal protection mission in Los Angeles, following heightened tensions and protests related to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Remaining forces will include 250 troops tasked with protecting federal personnel and properties, according to ABC News and Anadolu Agency.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed satisfaction with the decision, labeling it "another win for Los Angeles" and affirming her commitment to removing all federal troops from the city through sustained pressure. The deployment began in early June when roughly 5,000 National Guard members and Marines were mobilized amidst escalating protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, according to Los Angeles Times and ABC News.

The troop presence was met with widespread opposition from California officials, with Governor Gavin Newsom condemning the federal deployment as unauthorized and detrimental. He stated that the President should allow remaining soldiers to return to their home communities and criticized the militarization of local responses to protests, which he claimed would only escalate tensions, according to Los Angeles Times and Anadolu Agency.

The overall mission has drawn scrutiny as many National Guardsmen reportedly found little to do during their deployment, with earlier statements indicating that only about 3% had participated in daily missions. Initially, the troops mobilized was seen as a necessary measure to manage "rampant lawlessness" amid infrastructure transformations, yet many local officials contended that Los Angeles police could effectively handle the situation on their own. This viewpoint was echoed by city leaders throughout the operation, highlighting the tension between local and federal authorities, according to ABC News and Los Angeles Times.