 Fitton has been President of Judicial Watch since August 1998.The group primarily seeks access to government records, filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other public records act lawsuits, and engaging in other forms of civil litigation.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.