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

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.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A day after her emotional speech at Harvard University’s commencement, Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her message that people should see everyone’s common humanity rather than demonize others for their differences.

Beijing said the decision to “aggressively” revoke Chinese student visas would “damage the image and reputation of the U.S.”

The attacks are "particularly damaging for Massachusetts," the lawmakers wrote in a letter to senior Trump administration officials.

The Trump administration is trying to block Harvard from enrolling international students. A Harvard official said the move is already creating major disruptions.

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