Tom Fitton

The organization fulfills its mission primarily by seeking access to government records filing Freedom of Information Act and other public records act lawsuits engaging in other forms of civil litigation and pursuing various other actions designed to generate public pressure on government agencies and public officials. According to Judicial Watch's mission statement the organization seeks to promote integrity transparency and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law.

"Tom" Fitton is an American activist. In 2006 Larry Klayman Judicial Watch's former Chairman attempted to reclaim control of Judicial Watch by suing Fitton the organization and the organization's other officers and directors.