“Think about it: If you were publicly branded a racist on an issue of public debate, might you not next time hesitate to speak out, write your elected representatives or go to a meeting? That's a chilling effect - and undermines the First Amendment.”

American conservative activist, president of Judicial Watch

Tom Fitton is an American conservative activist and the president of Judicial Watch. He has become a public face of the organization and its legal and political challenges. Fitton is best known for leading Judicial Watch, a conservative advocacy group that pursues government transparency and accountability through litigation and public pressure. His public remarks often focus on investigations, oversight, and the conduct of public officials.