We begin our examination of case law reflecting substantive due process with Lochner v. New York. A laissez-faire friendly Court created significant hurdles on infringement of what could be termed economic liberty, drawing two relatively famous dissents.

Lochner v. New York
Muller v. Oregon

 
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