Louisiana allows surgical castration as punishment for child molesters, with Governor Jeff Landry signing the bill.

Louisiana has become the first US state to allow surgical castration as a punishment for child molesters, with judges now able to order offenders found guilty of certain sex crimes against children to undergo the procedure. Governor Jeff Landry signed the bill, which takes effect on August 1st, despite concerns that it may be considered "cruel and unusual" punishment, and is likely to face legal challenges.