By Marianne LeVine
POLITICO
February 11, 2019
Sen. Rand Paul said Monday that he will vote against confirming President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, William Barr, citing his record on privacy issues.
“I’m a no,” the Kentucky Republican said in a brief interview. “He’s been the chief advocate for warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens. I think that the Fourth Amendment should protect your phone calls and your bank information. People shouldn’t be allowed to look at it without a warrant.”