Washington, April 13 -- Representative Norma J. Torres issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Norma Torres released the following statement after receiving a response from the Department of Defense Inspector General substantiating whistleblower complaints regarding unsafe conditions for National Guard troops and Marines deployed to Los Angeles in 2025:
"Last year, I raised serious concerns after hearing directly from whistleblowers about unacceptable conditions facing our service members deployed to Los Angeles, including reports of unsafe food, lack of clean water, and unsanitary living conditions.
"This week, the Department of Defense Inspector General has confirmed what those whistleblowers risked everything to report: our ...