Vaughn R. Walker

Vaughn R. Walker is a retired federal judge who served on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1989, Walker is known for presiding over several high-profile cases, including the controversial challenge to California's Proposition 8, which aimed to ban same-sex marriage. His ruling in 2010 declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional, significantly influencing LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Walker's decisions and legal interpretations have made him a prominent figure in discussions about civil rights and the judicial system.