In Louisiana, sex offenders found guilty of crimes against children younger than 13 years old could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration in addition to serving prison time. The first-of-its ...

Unlike chemical castration, which surpresses hormone production without removing organs, this procedure removes testicles in men and ovaries in women, according to Cleveland Clinic. If the court ...

In 2024, Louisiana passed a law that permits judges to sentence individuals convicted of specific crimes to surgical castration. The law, Act 651, applies to convictions for aggravated sex crimes, ...