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Trump’s National Guard Troops Are Questioning Their Mission in L.A.

Thousands of National Guard members have served in the L.A. region since last month. Six soldiers spoke in interviews about low morale over the deployment.

© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Members of the California National Guard have protected federal buildings and accompanied agents on immigration raids in the Los Angeles region.

Trump Releases About Half of the National Guard Troops in Los Angeles

President Trump mobilized the troops on June 7 in the wake of chaotic protests. They have remained in Southern California several weeks after most of the demonstrations had ended.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

About half of the California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles are being released, Trump administration officials said on Tuesday.

Homeless Population Declines in Los Angeles for Second Straight Year

A key survey of homelessness in Los Angeles determined that the number of people sleeping without shelter fell again. More than 72,000 people remain homeless in Los Angeles County.

© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Homelessness declined in Los Angeles for the second year in a row, according to a new survey.

Trump Pulls Back 150 Guard Troops From Federal Duties in California

The Trump administration sent the soldiers back to state command, allowing them to return to firefighting work. Thousands remain under federal control.

© Alex Welsh for The New York Times

California National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles in June to protect federal buildings and immigration enforcement agents.
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