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.

On its Cambridge campus and in a Boston courtroom, Harvard touted its international students as vital contributors to its makeup.

Harvard University's class of 2025 graduated amidst tensions with the Trump administration, which sought to block the enrollment of international students. , US News News - Times Now

A federal judge said she is extending a temporary order on Thursday to block the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard University's ability to enroll international students.

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.

On the same day the Trump administration asked federal agencies to cut contracts with Harvard University, dozens of students gathered for a rally in support of their international classmates.

If the Trump administration succeeds in barring international students from enrolling at Harvard, it will benefit U.S. competitors such as China, experts say.