Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed relief over the news, calling the troop withdrawal ‘another win for Los Angeles.’ She emphasized the need to continue pressure until all troops are out of the city, highlighting that the military members had families and jobs that were impacted by their deployment.
Newsom criticized the Trump administration’s actions, stating that the military was being used as a political tool, which he argued was a misappropriation of their service. Despite ongoing smaller protests, the situation has calmed considerably, allowing the federal government to reassess its security measures in the region.
California’s legal challenge against the deployment had led to a complex judicial process, with the initial court ruling favoring the state and the subsequent appeal halting the order temporarily. The situation now appears to be in a state of flux, with the military presence being scaled back as the protests quieted down.
The federal government’s decision to reduce the National Guard’s presence in Los Angeles reflects an acknowledgment of the changing dynamics in the city, with tensions decreasing and security requirements appearing to diminish. However, the underlying issues of immigration policy and federal-state relations remain significant political concerns.