The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) ordered the partial withdrawal of the National Guard aimed to suppress protests in support of illegal migrants in Los Angeles.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell in a written statement said that “in connection with the successful completion of the task” of about 4 thousand National Guards sent to Los Angeles at the direction of President Donald Trump, 2 thousand will be returned to permanent places of service.
US Secretary of Defense Pit Hegset said that the National Guard and Marine Infantry were sent to the region to ensure the safety of immigration and customs police agents (ICE) during operations.
Protests against ICE in Los Angeles
In the American city of Los Angeles, during the protest in support of illegal migrants detained by IC, many people were detained; In some cases, clashes occurred between protesters and security forces.
President Donald Trump said he sent the National Guard to Los Angeles to control the situation and accused the local democrats of what was happening.
The US Department of Defense, on the direction of Trump, mobilized 4 thousand National Guards for accommodation in the region, and Minister Highset said that due to “intensified threats” about 700 marine infantrymen were additionally sent to Los Angeles to ensure order.
The Governor of California Gavin News accused Trump of abuse of authority, saying that the president intervenes in the use of the National Guard, which is under the jurisdiction of the state authorities.