Crime | Prop 8 Court Hearing Begins on Prop 8 Ruling by Gay Judge Critics argue Judge Vaughn Walker should have recused himself By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jun 13, 2011 1:47 PM CDT Copied In this photo taken Nov. 19, 2010, Chief District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, of the Northern District of California, speaks at a legal conference in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) A court will decide whether to strike Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling on California’s Proposition 8 from the legal record because he is in a committed homosexual relationship, the Los Angeles Times reports. Gay marriage critic ProtectMarriage argues that because Walker was in said relationship when he struck down the same-sex marriage ban, he should have recused himself. A federal district judge in San Francisco scheduled a hearing on the matter; it began today. Click for more on the argument against Walker. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. Jay Cutler can't avoid jail in DUI case. Report an error