Role of the Judiciary in War on Terrorism

Judge Royce Lamberth spoke about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). The FISC provides oversight for government surveillance… read more

Judge Royce Lamberth spoke about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). The FISC provides oversight for government surveillance of spies, terrorists, and others who serve as agents of foreign powers. The FISC considers surveillance and physical search orders from the Department of Justice and U.S. intelligence agencies. Since Congress established the FISC in 1978 more than 12,000 applications for wiretaps and covert searches have been approved and one request has been denied. This was the first time an acting Judge had spoken about the FISC in public. Judge Lamberth was appointed presiding judge of the FISC in 1995 by Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Judge Lamberth’s remarks were given before the University of Texas Law School Alumni Association. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. close

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  • Royce C. Lamberth Presiding Judge U.S. Foreign Intell. Surveillance Court
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Role of the Judiciary in War on Terrorism

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Program ID:
167844-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Austin, Texas, United States
First Aired:
Dec 23, 2005 | 10:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 15, 2006 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 23, 2005 | 10:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 27, 2005 | 6:11pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 27, 2005 | 9:22pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 28, 2005 | 12:32am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 28, 2005 | 5:11am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 10, 2006 | 10:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 11, 2006 | 1:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 11, 2006 | 7:02am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 13, 2006 | 10:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 14, 2006 | 1:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 14, 2006 | 7:02am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 15, 2006 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 15, 2006 | 1:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 15, 2006 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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