The Virginia General Assembly on Friday elected two new justices to serve on the state Supreme Court, elevated a lower court judge to the state Court of Appeals and elected two other judges.
The dangerous tactic has grown as judges routinely authorize requests for the raids, which police say can prevent violence and preserve evidence. Of the 22 people fatally shot during no-knock raids since 2015, 13 were Black or Hispanic.
Selecting judges in Virginia is a constitutional duty that involves high-stakes political wrangling - it’s made worse this year by a divided legislature as members of both parties blame the other for refusing to negotiate.
A news release from the court on Monday says Goodwyn replaces Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons, who is stepping down from the position effective Dec. 31.