What are hundreds of Marines still doing in LA? Not much.
Half of the 4,000-strong California National Guard force deployed by President Donald Trump to Los Angeles a month ago is returning home, but 700 Marines are set to remain.
California businesses say they're reeling from federal immigration raids and protests
Daniel Morquecho, general manager of Perla Mexican Cuisine, noted the restaurant has faced significant declines in business due to nearby protests and the presence of the California National Guard.
Trump's federalization of California's National Guard aims to suppress protests against recent ICE raids, provoking widespread opposition from local leaders and civil rights groups.