Resource: California to pay $1.9 million to female inmates who say guards unleashed ‘war zone’ level violence

By: Clara Harter

March 28, 2026

latimes.com

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reached a $1.9-million settlement agreement this month with 13 female inmates who claim they were subjected to “war zone” level violence during a use of force incident in 2024.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-28/california-to-pay-settles-with-female-inmates-who-say-guards-unleashed-war-zone-level-violence