US EditionNewsom Accuses Trump of Federal Overreach, Racial Profiling with ICE Raids, Nat'l Guard Deployment
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 17 – Governor Newsom calls for immediate return of all federal troops, citing only 5% active engagement and criticizing the $ hundreds of millions spent on deployment in Los Angeles immigration enforcement.
- On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke in Downey about the demobilization of 2,000 Guard members, while the Pentagon announced the withdrawal of half the deployed troops.
- About 4,000 National Guard members were federalized in June to assist with unrest, following mass immigration raids that sparked protests, curfews, and a legal battle with California.
- Beyond guarding federal buildings, hundreds of soldiers accompanied immigration officers on raids at public sites and workplaces, while only about 5% of Guard members ever received actual assignments, Newsom said.
- While federal officials cited easing unrest, Newsom said the administration was using military force to intimidate immigrants, adding `weakness masquerading as strength` directed at President Trump.
- Newsom urged the administration to withdraw the remaining troops 'now, today, next few hours,' saying returning Guard members would mitigate wildfires, combat drug trafficking and monitor the border.
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