Louisiana implements surgical castration for sex offenders against minors from August 1st.

Louisiana becomes the first US state to implement surgical castration as punishment for sex offenders against minors, starting August 1st. Critics argue this law crosses the cruel and unusual line in the US justice system, and its implementation may lead to the case reaching the Supreme Court. The law has already generated ripples of concern among criminal defense lawyers, advocates, and medical experts.

July 01, 2024
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