Judicial Watch

Judicial Watch, Inc. is a non-partisan educational foundation with a conservative focus that champions transparency, accountability, and integrity in government, politics, and the legal system. Through its educational initiatives, Judicial Watch promotes high ethical standards and aims to prevent the misuse of power by political and judicial officials who are entrusted by the American populace. The organization achieves its educational goals through a combination of litigation, investigations, and community outreach. The guiding principle of Judicial Watch is “Because no one is above the law.” To uphold this philosophy, the organization leverages open records laws and other resources to investigate and reveal misconduct among government officials and holds accountable those politicians and public servants involved in corrupt practices. Judicial Watch's litigation efforts and the civil discovery process not only shed light on corruption issues for public education but also lay the groundwork for civil authorities to potentially criminally prosecute corrupt officials. The organization is committed to maintaining high ethical standards within the judiciary by monitoring judicial activities and utilizing the judicial ethics process to hold judges accountable. The investigations, legal actions, and judicial activities of Judicial Watch serve as a foundation for effective public education. Its outreach includes speeches, opinion editorials, informational publications, educational conferences, media engagement, and appearances on radio and television. They also run informational commercials and public service announcements to reach a broader audience. Through its Open Records Project, Judicial Watch offers training and legal assistance to conservatives on how to effectively utilize the Freedom of Information Act and other open records laws to promote government accountability and transparency. Judicial Watch publishes materials such as The Verdict and occasional special reports to inform the public about the misconduct of political and judicial figures, advocating for a society rooted in ethics, lawfulness, and morality. This educational mission is further supported by their website, where open records documents, legal filings, and various educational resources are accessible to the public and media. Through direct mail campaigns reaching millions of Americans, Judicial Watch raises awareness about government operations and judicial matters while highlighting instances of corruption and misconduct.