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

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.

Ahead of a federal hearing over Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a letter Thursday giving the school 30 days to challenge the administration's revocation of that certification.

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.

Harvard University held the 374th commencement amid the ongoing fight with the Trump Administration. As the ceremony got underway, a judge extended the order allowing the school to continue enrolling foreign students.

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal meets foreign Jewish students at Harvard left scared and uncertain after Trump's threats against the university.

The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students and would instead give it 30 days to contest those plans through a lengthier administrative process.

Alan Garber's remarks on Thursday were met with a roar along with students and staff rising to their feet to applaud him.