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First surgical castration under new law by end of 2024?
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Louisiana Becomes First State to Allow Surgical Castration for Child Molesters
Jun 22, 2024, 05:08 AM
Louisiana has become the first state in the United States to allow judges to order surgical castration as a punishment for certain sex crimes against children, specifically child molesters. The bill, signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry on Tuesday, permits this measure for offenders convicted of sex crimes against victims under the age of 13. The law will take effect on August 1. While proponents argue that the measure will serve as a deterrent to such crimes, critics contend that it violates constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
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