Hundreds of U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles in recent weeks in response to mass-scale immigration raids and subsequent protests will begin withdrawing from the nation’s second-largest city, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday, July 21.
In a statement, chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the redeployment of the Marines — though he did not provide an exact timeline of when all 700 Marines would exit the city.
There was also no mention about when, or if, the roughly 2,000 California National Guard members still deployed in L.A. would retreat.
“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. 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,” Parnell said.
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