Court has told probate judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses . Claims previous federal ruling does not prevent it from following state law . Federal justices ruled that banning gay marriage violates US Constitution . But court argues under Mobile law , marriage involves a man and woman . Six justices agreed in 134-page opinion on Tuesday , which was not signed . National Center for Lesbian Rights director described court 's position as 'unfortunate ' , adding 'it is determined to be on the wrong side of history '
Court has told probate judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses . Claims previous federal ruling does not prevent it from following state law . Federal justices ruled that banning gay marriage violates US Constitution . But court argues under Alabama law , marriage involves a man and woman . Six justices agreed in 134-page opinion on Tuesday , which was not signed . National Center for Lesbian Rights director described court 's position as 'unfortunate ' , adding 'it is determined to be on the wrong side of history '