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 Alabama, 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 prejudice the rights of a party before the court can fully adjudicate the matter. The process for obtaining an injunction in Alabama typically involves the party seeking the injunction (the plaintiff) filing a complaint and a motion for a preliminary or temporary injunction, which if granted, remains in effect until a final hearing can be held. The court will consider factors such as the likelihood of irreparable harm without the injunction, the balance of harms between the parties, the plaintiff's likelihood of success on the merits of the case, and the public interest. Permanent injunctions may be granted after a full trial on the merits. Alabama state statutes and rules of civil procedure, along with federal law if applicable, govern the issuance of injunctions.