Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders
Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of severe 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, authored by Democratic state Sen. Regina Barrow, aims to serve as a deterrent for horrific crimes, though it has faced opposition for being potentially "cruel and unusual punishment."
