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California National Guard Withdraws Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

12/16/2025

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On December 15, 2025, California National Guard troops left the Roybal Federal Building ahead of a court order.
The departure followed a legal battle over federalizing troops under U.S. President Donald Trump.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said there would be no military presence on the streets for the first time in six months.
Ongoing court reviews could affect future deployment of these troops in California and Oregon.

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Story summary

On December 15, 2025, California National Guard troops left the Roybal Federal Building ahead of a court order.
The departure followed a legal battle over federalizing troops under U.S. President Donald Trump.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said there would be no military presence on the streets for the first time in six months.
Ongoing court reviews could affect future deployment of these troops in California and Oregon.