Rand Paul Blocks Judge Security Bill in Bid to Add Lawmakers (1)

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) blocked a bipartisan bill that would protect federal judges’ personal information from being shared online in a bid to have the legislation also cover members of Congress.

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) had moved Wednesday for unanimous consent on the legislation introduced after U.S. District Judge Esther Salas’ son was shot and killed at their family home in New Jersey.

The shooter, who had been involved in a case heard by the judge and dressed as a delivery driver during the attack, also wounded her husband.

Paul said he agreed with the legislation’s intent, but wants to ...