A federal judge said she would issue a temporary order that would prevent the Trump administration from blocking the school’s ability to enroll international students.

A federal judge has extended an injunction on the Trump Administration's attempt to halt Harvard's student visa program.

Attorneys for Harvard University and the Trump administration faced off in court Thursday – as the embattled school held its commencement not far away – in a case involving the administration’s bid to ban the enrollment of foreign students.

The decision was a victory, at least temporarily, in the university’s confrontation with the White House, which has sought to undercut its finances and influence.

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs granted Harvard’s request for a preliminary injunction, blocking the government’s action until the case is decided.

Later that day, a federal judge in Boston issued an emergency order, temporarily blocking the Department of Homeland Security from removing Harvard from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which allows universities to enroll student visa holders.

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Harvard University held its commencement ceremony today as a federal district judge said she will issue a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from making changes to Harvard’s student visa program indefinitely.