Louisiana
See how Amy Coney Barrett, Trump nominee from Louisiana, voted on his tariffs
Louisiana native Amy Coney Barrett was among the six U.S. Supreme Court justices who Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping international tariffs.
The court ruled 6-3 that Congress, not the president, has the authority to levy tariffs. And it rejected the Trump administration’s claims that the tariffs were legal because of “emergencies” over an influx of drugs from other countries and large trade deficits.
Barrett, who grew up in Metairie and graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans, was nominated by Trump. She and two other Republican-appointed justices — Neil Gorsuch, another Trump appointee, and Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed by President George W. Bush — ruled the tariffs unconstitutional. Also in the majority were the court’s three justices appointed by Democrats — Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Kentanji Brown Jackson.
The three other Republican-appointed justices, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh, dissented.
The ruling undermines one of Trump’s signature economic policies. The president argued the U.S. was getting bad deals with other countries on trade, and the tariffs were necessary to restore fairness.
But critics argue the tariffs have driven up prices, alienated allied countries and caused havoc in global supply chains.
The U.S. has collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law, federal data from December shows. Many companies, including the big-box warehouse chain Costco, have already lined up in court to demand refunds.
Republicans swiftly condemned the court’s ruling.
“It’s disappointing to see the Supreme Court strike down President Trump’s tariff’s,” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on X. “The people overwhelmingly elected @realDonaldTrump because he promised to put America First.”
Landry continued: “There can be no free trade without fair trade. I’m confident the President and his team will continue to fight for a stronger economy that best serves our Nation and her people.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
A motorcyclist is recovering after a West Monroe crash involving an 18-wheeler, while Chevron won a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling shifting a major coastal lawsuit back to lower courts. Ouachita deputies arrested a suspect and recovered more than a dozen guns, Mississippi passed a new school social-media safety requirement, and Louisiana’s House advanced a unanimous state budget. A new recovery center opened, and multiple weekend events are underway across northeast Louisiana, plus national updates include stock-market stress guidance, a Ford F-150 recall, Spirit Airlines uncertainty, and tax-refund tips.
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