Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for those convicted of certain aggravated sex crimes against children under 13. The bill, which received overwhelming support in the GOP-dominated chambers, now awaits the decision of Governor Jeff Landry. The legislation aims to serve as an additional deterrent and punishment for such crimes, though it has faced opposition for being potentially "cruel and unusual punishment."