Louisiana Become The First State To Allow The Castration Of Child Rapists

Posted • June 22, 2024: The measure, effective from August 1, aims to deter such crimes, although critics argue it violates constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. The law permits judges to impose surgical castration on a case-by-case basis for aggravated offenses like rape and molestation. Louisiana’s move is part of its broader tough-on-crime stance under Governor Jeff Landry.