Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders
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Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for those convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 13, in addition to prison time. The bill, which received strong support in the GOP-dominated chambers, now awaits the decision of Governor Jeff Landry. The measure aims to serve as a deterrent and an additional punishment for severe offenses, though it has faced criticism for being potentially "cruel and unusual punishment."
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