Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for those convicted of sex crimes against children, making it the first state to permit such a measure. The bill, which passed overwhelmingly, now awaits the signature of Governor Jeff Landry. While chemical castration is already allowed in several states, this bill introduces a more intrusive option, raising concerns about wrongful convictions and racial bias.