Washington (CNN) A Wisconsin judge issued an order Thursday putting on hold a set of laws that Republicans passed late last year to limit the power of the incoming Democratic governor.

The ruling is the latest step in a legal saga that has unfolded since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers defeated then-Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, in last year's gubernatorial election. In one of his final acts in office, Walker signed legislation passed by the GOP-held legislature to weaken the state's executive branch and reduce the number of early voting days.

Thursday's temporary injunction from state Judge Richard Niess blocks the laws as litigation moves forward from a coalition of liberal-leaning groups. The clerk's office said midday Thursday that there was no scheduled future court date for the case at this time.

Evers hailed the move via Twitter, calling it a "ruling for the people of Wisconsin."

"The Legislature overplayed its hand by using an unlawful process to accumulate more power for itself and override the will of the people, despite the outcome of last November's election," Evers said.

I look forward to putting this disappointing chapter behind us so we can move forward together to put the needs of the people of Wisconsin first. — Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 21, 2019

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