At one point, Lamberth was probably a good guy. He presided over the Scooter Libby persecution. He should have had the sense to throw the whole thing out and sanctioned the prosecution. At some point, he seems to have decided that Government must triumph over all. He stinks.
Maybe he is a schizo judge who usually votes with the commies, but they may have been shocked At that ruling and statement against DC jails less than 2 years ago.