A Georgia judge has blocked the implementation of a controversial hand count rule passed by the state’s Republican-led State Election Board, citing concerns over the timing of its introduction just six weeks before Election Day. In his ruling, Judge Robert McBurney called the timing of the rule “quite wrong.”

“Because the hand count rule is too much, too late, its enforcement is hereby enjoined while the court considers the merits,” McBurney wrote in his order, according to a copy posted by Democracy Docket.

In his eight-page ruling, McBurney pointed out several issues with passing the rule so close to the election, including the lack of training on the hand counting process. He warned that the new rule could create the chaos and errors it was intended to prevent.

“The administrative chaos that will—and may not—ensue is entirely inconsistent with the obligations of our boards of elections (and the SEB) to ensure that our elections are fair, legal, and orderly,” the order stated.

McBurney also emphasized the heightened tensions surrounding this election season, referencing the lingering divisions from January 6.

“This election season is fraught; memories of January 6 have not faded away, regardless of one’s view of that date’s fame or infamy,” McBurney wrote. “Anything that adds uncertainty and disorder to the electoral process disserves the public.”

The temporary injunction will remain in place until the court issues a final order in the case.