The 'Lochner era' refers to a period in Supreme Court history characterized by:
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Correct answer: Striking down worker-protection laws as violations of 'freedom of contract'
In Lochner v. New York (1905), the Court ruled that a law limiting bakery workers' hours was unconstitutional. For decades, the Court used the 14th Amendment to protect laissez-faire principles by invalidating many labor and welfare regulations.
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