Judicial Watch believes one of the fundamental roles of government is to protect is citizens from threats foreign and domestic.  Through it open records investigations and litigation, Judicial Watch brings to light the government's failure to protect and holds the government accountable when it neglects its basic responsibilities.

• DOE v. BIN LADEN, et al. – JW lawsuit on behalf of the family of a September 11, 2001 victim against the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and others for wrongful death, conspiracy, among other claims.

• JUDICIAL WATCH v. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY – JW lawsuit to obtain records regarding the decision to allow Saudi nationals to leave the United States immediately following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

• JUDICIAL WATCH v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION – JW lawsuit to obtain previously unseen video footage of Flight 77 striking the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

• VINCENT v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION – JW lawsuit on behalf of a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for violation of the agent’s First Amendment rights by refusing to grant permission to publish information about the FBI’s counter-terrorism efforts.

• WRIGHT v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION – JW lawsuit on behalf of a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for violation of the agent’s First Amendment rights by refusing to grant permission to publish a book manuscript and other materials containing information about the FBI’s counter-terrorism efforts.