Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

Georgia voters began early voting for the upcoming election, but a judge stopped a controversial new rule that would require hand counting of ballots after polls close. The judge felt implementing the rule last minute would harm public confidence in the election. The rule was pushed through by Trump supporters and faced backlash from both parties. The judge ruled that the rule could cause irreparable harm and there was not enough time for proper training. Democrats praised the decision, and the judge is overseeing other election-related cases as well.