Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years

Evan Rikhye has been nominated to serve a ten-year term as a judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands. As a federal judicial appointment, this role involves presiding over legal proceedings, interpreting federal law, and managing the court docket within the territory. While this position is based outside of Arlington, the confirmation process reflects the broader federal oversight of judicial vacancies in U.S. territories. The appointment ensures the continued administration of justice and the functioning of the federal judiciary in the region. If confirmed by the Senate, Rikhye will take on the responsibilities of a life-tenured-adjacent federal judicial role, helping to resolve civil and criminal cases and maintaining the rule of law in the District Court of the Virgin Islands.