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The Department of Defense has ordered 700 U.S. Marines to leave Los Angeles, California on Monday, more than a month after they were deployed to the city against the will of city leaders and amid violent demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
The Trump administration deployed the 700 Marines and federalized roughly 4,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles in early June to quell anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots and protests.
The Marines assigned to the area were limited to defending federal buildings, including the ICE office and detention facility in downtown LA.
PENTAGON SCALING DOWN NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT TO LA
Marines and police stand outside the Metropolitan Detention Center on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)
“With stability returning to Los Angeles, the Secretary has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said. “Their rapid response, unwavering discipline, and unmistakable presence were instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law. We’re deeply grateful for their service, and for the strength and professionalism they brought to this mission.”
The Pentagon’s decision to have the Marines leave LA comes after half of the National Guard troops were ordered to leave the city last week.
LA Mayor Karen Bass called the withdrawal of troops “another win for Los Angeles.”
MARINES STILL NOT ON LA STREETS, SEEN IN HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT TRAINING
A person holds a sign in front of federal agents at MacArthur Park Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
“This is another win for Los Angeles, but this is also a win for those serving this country in uniform,” Bass said on Monday. “Just this morning I stood with Veterans, families of active-duty officers, and business leaders…
