Louisiana Law Allows Surgical Castration for Sex Crimes Against Children

Louisiana becomes the first state to allow surgical castration as a punishment for certain sex crimes against children under a new law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry. The law, effective August 1, targets offenders found guilty of aggravated sex crimes, including rape, incest, or molestation against a child under 13, and allows judges to order the procedure at their discretion.

Louisiana Abortion Pill Bill

Louisiana bill seeks to reclassify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances, potentially leading to punishment for possession without prescription.

San Francisco 49ers forfeit draft pick due to payroll errors

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited one of their 2025 draft picks due to administrative payroll accounting errors, despite remaining under the salary cap. The team accepted the NFL's punishment and retained 10 picks for the upcoming draft.

Oregon's Measure 110 and the Debate Over Decriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon's Measure 110 decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs in favor of treatment over punishment, leading to a fierce debate amid a spiraling opioid crisis. While the law was celebrated as a compassionate approach to addiction, recent backlash has sparked discussions on reinstating criminal penalties for drug possession.