Where have I heard that judge’s name before?
He was nominated to the federal bench on March 19, 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, and confirmed by the Senate on November 13, 1987
I had the same thought but a google search sheds little light other than he is a conservative judge appointed by Reagan. I thought he played a role in the impeachment but see no evidence.
Judge Lamberth was a Freerepublic hero for a long time during the clintoon administration. He made several rulings in favor of Judicial Watch and other conservative (at least they were considered so at the time)groups and against the clintoons. He also came down hard on the dept of Indian affairs for losing millions of dollars. I think he is an overall good judge that interprets the law as it is written.