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Muller v. Oregon 208 U.S. 412 (1908) was a landmark decision in United States Supreme Court history as it justifies both sex discrimination and usage of labor laws during the time period. The case upheld Oregon state restrictions on the working hours of women as justified by the special state interest in protecting women’s health. The ruling had important implications for protective labor legislation. The case was decided a mere three years after Lochner v. New York 198 U.S.