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Reggie B. Walton
U.S. District Judge, Former FISA Court Presiding Judge
FISA Court Presiding Judge During Key NSA Surveillance Periods
Overview
Reggie B. Walton is a senior United States District Judge who served as Presiding Judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. He oversaw FISA Court operations during critical periods of NSA surveillance authorization and was involved in rulings on the legality of bulk data collection programs.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
FISA COURT LEADERSHIP: Led the secret court that authorized NSA mass surveillance programs
BULK COLLECTION RULINGS: Involved in FISA Court decisions approving bulk telephone metadata collection
POST-SNOWDEN: Responded to public scrutiny of FISA Court operations after Snowden disclosures
SCOOTER LIBBY TRIAL: Presided over the trial of Vice Presidential aide Scooter Libby