Judicial Watch.
American conservative activist group
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Larry Klayman founded Judicial Watch, was barred from practicing by the Supreme Court, and hired Tom Fitton.Some support1 report
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Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit regarding Evanston's reparations program, which is spearheaded by Robin Rue Simmons and involves the mayor of Evanston, Daniel Biss. The Trump administration has joined the suit.Well supported3 reports
Earlier this month
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Liz Gorman is a candidate for Cook County Board, and Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit in Cook County.Some support1 report
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Assassination occurred during Charlie Kirk's campus speaking tour at Utah Valley University, with university records accessed via state act.Well supported3 reports
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A lawsuit has been initiated by Judicial Watch against a program, involving the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and taking place in Evanston.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch, has filed legal actions against Bill Clinton.Some support1 report
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Judicial Watch criticized the conduct of judges appointed during Barack Obama's tenure.Some support1 report
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An organization referred to as AZGO used YouTube for public announcements, and Judicial Watch has since requested documents from them regarding conduct.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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An interview was conducted regarding claims of suppressed knowledge involving David Grusch and Judicial Watch.Some support1 report
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Lawsuit challenges California state election procedures, alleging the existence of 873,000 'ghost' voters.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Judicial Watch submitted a public records request, prompting statements from Matt Giordano and Katie Hobbs regarding law enforcement involvement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Judicial Watch requested FOIA records from the Governor's office in Illinois.Some support1 report
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Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit alleging issues with voter registration.Some support2 reports
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Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit questioning the CIA's involvement in an investigation into civil aviation accidents, where an NTSB former senior investigator was involved.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An investigation into TWA Flight 800, which originated in New York City, is underway, with Judicial Watch receiving FOIA records from the FBI regarding the crash.Some support1 report
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Judicial Watch is involved in a challenge against Evanston's reparations program, concurrent with Tom Fitton welcoming the Trump administration's intervention.Some support1 report
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Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against a reparations program in Evanston, Illinois.Well supported6 reports
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The DOJ, using Harmeet Dhillon, has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a local program in Evanston, which Daniel Biss is publicly defending.Some support1 report
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Around Judicial Watch this week
News at the entities that move Judicial Watch most-
FBI OperationalTrump defends a CEO under FBI investigation while the House considers impeachment articles and sporadic U.S. strikes continue in Iran.Moves Judicial Watch
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Central Intelligence Agency TransactionalThe CIA orchestrated a military coup in Ghana to topple Kwame Nkrumah.Moves Judicial Watch
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Mike Lindell OperationalLisa Demuth is running in the Minnesota primary, Klobuchar is likely gubernatorial nominee, and Mike Lindell received Trump's endorsement.Moves Judicial Watch
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Alex Padilla OperationalSchiff and the Democrat Party opposed Proposition 39, while California rejected Trump's voter suppression efforts.Moves Judicial Watch
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Donald Trump Mentioned togetherIran and the US face heightened military tension as Iran threatens war and Trump threatens strikes over US actions.Moves Judicial Watch
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Evanston OperationalCity Council amended the ordinance regarding civil protections in Evanston, testing the full extent of city boundaries.Moves Judicial Watch
Connections
The 25 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Larry Klayman Structural
Larry Klayman founded Judicial Watch, establishing a foundational and ongoing relationship.
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Evanston Operational
Judicial Watch is actively challenging Evanston's local programs, such as housing and reparations, through ongoing litigation.
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FBI Operational
Judicial Watch actively monitors and scrutinizes the FBI's official investigation findings, often compelling document release via FOIA lawsuits.
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Mike Lindell Operational
Judicial Watch actively tracks and investigates government actions and issues pertaining to Mike Lindell.
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department Operational
Judicial Watch actively challenges the Department of Justice through legal actions and FOIA requests.
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Utah Valley University Operational
Judicial Watch accessed Utah Valley University records using a state act.
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O'Brien Transactional
The two entities formed a partnership to pursue a lawsuit.
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Cook County Operational
Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit within the jurisdiction of Cook County.
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Illinois Operational
Judicial Watch actively engages with the Illinois government by requesting FOIA records from the Governor's office.
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David Grusch Operational
David Grusch and Judicial Watch were involved in an interview concerning claims of suppressed knowledge.
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Alex Padilla Operational
The relationship involves active political and legal interaction, specifically concerning lawsuits over voter registration issues.
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Phoenix Police Department Transactional
Judicial Watch submitted a public records request to the Phoenix Police Department.
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Barack Obama Mentioned together
Judicial Watch targets judges whose conduct is associated with Barack Obama's appointments.
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Arizona Transactional
Judicial Watch is formally tracking Arizona government bodies by requesting documents regarding conduct.
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Oregon Shared context
Judicial Watch operates within the context of Oregon's election and registration systems.
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Katie Hobbs Mentioned together
Judicial Watch monitors and questions official conduct regarding the use of tax dollars by Katie Hobbs.
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George Soros Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot indicating that the entities were involved in an investigation regarding alleged funding of political activities.
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Central Intelligence Agency Transactional
Judicial Watch has engaged in legal action and information requests concerning the CIA's operational role.
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Mississippi Shared context
Judicial Watch monitors and comments on the electoral and political processes within the state of Mississippi.
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Tom Fitton Structural
Tom Fitton was hired as president of Judicial Watch.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
Judicial Watch received documents related to Donald Trump's alleged near-assassination.
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Tobias Read Transactional
Judicial Watch and Tobias Read settled a lawsuit regarding voter registration issues.
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Virginia Shared context
Judicial Watch tracks voter roll issues occurring within the state of Virginia.
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Los Angeles Shared context
Judicial Watch's actions are contextualized within the state of California, which includes Los Angeles.
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Georgia Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Georgia and Judicial Watch.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- Assassination occurred during Charlie Kirk's campus speaking tour at Utah Valley University, with university records accessed via state act.
- Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch, has filed legal actions against Bill Clinton.
- Judicial Watch criticized the conduct of judges appointed during Barack Obama's tenure.
- An organization referred to as AZGO used YouTube for public announcements, and Judicial Watch has since requested documents from them regarding conduct.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- An interview was conducted regarding claims of suppressed knowledge involving David Grusch and Judicial Watch.
- Judicial Watch submitted a public records request, prompting statements from Matt Giordano and Katie Hobbs regarding law enforcement involvement.
- Judicial Watch requested FOIA records from the Governor's office in Illinois.
- An investigation into TWA Flight 800, which originated in New York City, is underway, with Judicial Watch receiving FOIA records from the FBI regarding the crash.
June 2026
8 events- Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit regarding Evanston's reparations program, which is spearheaded by Robin Rue Simmons and involves the mayor of Evanston, Daniel Biss. The Trump administration has joined the suit.
- A lawsuit has been initiated by Judicial Watch against a program, involving the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and taking place in Evanston.
- Lawsuit challenges California state election procedures, alleging the existence of 873,000 'ghost' voters.
- Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit alleging issues with voter registration.
- Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit questioning the CIA's involvement in an investigation into civil aviation accidents, where an NTSB former senior investigator was involved.
- Judicial Watch is involved in a challenge against Evanston's reparations program, concurrent with Tom Fitton welcoming the Trump administration's intervention.
- Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against a reparations program in Evanston, Illinois.
- The DOJ, using Harmeet Dhillon, has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a local program in Evanston, which Daniel Biss is publicly defending.