Supreme Court disbars Judicial Watch founder Larry Klayman

The Washington bar previously disciplined him for “a persistent lack of candor” and the Florida bar has removed him for two years, according to the Times.

By Ben Whedon

Published: November 9, 2026 2:07pm

The Supreme Court on Monday disbarred Judicial Watch founder Larry Klayman, without specifying the reason.

The justices initially suspended him from practicing law in June, but made the decision official on Monday after allowing him to argue his case for remaining a lawyer, the Washington Times reported.

Judicial Watch is a right-leaning oversight group that is perhaps best known for its voluminous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and lawsuits against the government.

The Washington bar previously disciplined him for “a persistent lack of candor” and the Florida bar has removed him for two years, according to the Times.

Judicial Watch has been led by Tom Fitton since 2003.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.