Lochner Era
A Period of Judicial Protections for Economic Liberties
Book • 1995
The Lochner Era refers to a period in U.S.
history marked by significant judicial intervention in economic regulations, notably following the landmark case of Lochner v.
New York in 1905.
This era saw the Supreme Court uphold economic liberties, often striking down labor and social legislation.
Howard Gillman's book, 'The Constitution Besieged', provides a detailed analysis of this period.
history marked by significant judicial intervention in economic regulations, notably following the landmark case of Lochner v.
New York in 1905.
This era saw the Supreme Court uphold economic liberties, often striking down labor and social legislation.
Howard Gillman's book, 'The Constitution Besieged', provides a detailed analysis of this period.
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