Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Sex Offenders
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The Louisiana legislature has passed a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 13. If signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would be the first state to implement such a punishment. The bill, which received overwhelming support from the Republican-dominated legislature, aims to serve as a deterrent and an additional step in punishing severe crimes. Critics argue it constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment."
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