Judges and Judiciary
Sep. 30, 2010
Vaughn Walker, Chief Judge of the Northern District, Announces Retirement
Vaughn Walker, Chief Judge of the Northern District, Announces Retirement
Vaughn R. Walker, the Chief Judge of the Northern District of California who made headlines by issuing the ruling overturning the voter-approved ban on gay marriage, is stepping down and plans to leave the court early next year.
Walker?s surprise announcement came late this afternoon. According to a press release, Walker plans to step down as chief judge by December 31 and leave the court altogether by February to return to the private sector.
Walker joined the federal b...
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