In comments from the bench, Xinis confirmed that she had little faith in Giles’ testimony and that it had undermined rather than bolstered the government’s position. “The evidence is not credible,” Xinis said. “It’s insufficient and incredible.”

A Maryland judge is expected to rule on a petition to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to Maryland. Abrego Garcia was deported from the U.S. to El Salvador in March and was returned to Maryland to face federal human smuggling charges.