The White House described the deployments as protecting federal assets under Title 10, while federal judges blocked street deployments amid lawsuits.

The Pentagon is withdrawing hundreds of National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland, with roughly 200 California guardsmen returning from Portland and 200 Texas guardsmen returning from Chicago, beginning as early as this weekend, while about 300 Illinois guardsmen and 200 Oregon guardsmen remain activated.

Media reports noted state-level authorizations and later recall following judicial rulings, with the broader border and immigration context adding to the controversy.

These deployments have been central to broader disputes over federal response to protests and the scope of Title 10 authority in domestic security operations.

Security operations linked to immigration enforcement saw forces idling on bases due to court rulings, complicating the scope and logistics of deployments.

The administration justified the moves as protection of federal authorities and buildings amid protests tied to federal raids, part of wider contentious federal actions on immigration enforcement and federal facilities.

The deployments were authorized by the president and faced objections from local authorities; troops were federalized but not deployed on the streets due to court-imposed restrictions.

Legal intervention prompted the halt, with the court ruling stopping or delaying deployments and contributing to the current withdrawal.

The broader political backdrop includes intertwined local and state political dynamics and ongoing legal battles over the legality and necessity of federalized deployments amid Republican and Democratic races.

A federal judge blocked the deployment, and the Supreme Court requested additional briefing, leading to the recall of troops.

Judges ruled there was no clear justification to bring in the military for these urban deployments, triggering higher court involvement.

NORTHCOM stressed ongoing readiness to defend the homeland and support law enforcement, noting troops are trained and ready to be deployed to protect federal functions, personnel, and property as needed.