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An injunction is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed (the enjoined parties) not to engage in certain activity (a prohibitory injunction) or to engage in certain activity (an affirmative injunction), and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo).

In Kentucky, an injunction is a legal remedy issued by a court that commands or prohibits specific actions by the parties involved. A prohibitory injunction prevents the enjoined parties from performing certain activities that could be harmful or unjust, while an affirmative injunction requires them to take specific actions. Injunctions are often sought to maintain the status quo, preventing any changes that could render a court's decision moot or cause irreparable harm before the underlying legal issues are resolved. Kentucky courts can issue temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, depending on the stage of the case and the immediacy and severity of the harm to be prevented. The process for obtaining an injunction typically involves filing a complaint and a motion for injunctive relief, demonstrating the necessity of the injunction based on legal standards such as irreparable harm, likelihood of success on the merits, and balance of harms. Kentucky state statutes and rules of civil procedure, along with federal law if applicable, govern the issuance and enforcement of injunctions.

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