Human Rights Campaign : ` ` The argument is simply ridiculous '' Former Judge Vaughn Walker blocked enforcement of Section 8 . After his retirement , he admitted he is involved in a same - sex relationship . `` In this case , it is undeniable that Chief Judge Walker failed to make the required disclosure . Supporters of the same - sex marriage ban say Walker should have disclosed that .
Human Rights Campaign : ` ` The argument is simply ridiculous '' Former Judge Vaughn Walker blocked enforcement of Section 8 . After his retirement , he admitted he is involved in a same - sex relationship . Supporters of the same - sex marriage ban say Walker should have disclosed that .