U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash granted a motion for preliminary injunction at a hearing in Atlanta today.
The song was originally recorded by Sam & Dave.
It also claimed that the Hayes estate was not the license holder, but that Universal Music Publishing was.
Donald Trump and Isaac HayesGetty Images; Everett Collection
The judges ruling essentially halts the Trump campaign use of the song as the case proceeds.
The Hayes estate has demanded payment of $3 million for the use of the song.
Hayes died in 2008.
I couldnt ask for a better decision.
He said that Trump has continued to use the music over the past four years.
