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CHARLOTTE, NC – The battle over same-sex marriages in North Carolina is not over yet.
Same-sex couples celebrating marriage equality at a reception in Uptown Charlotte say they’re closely watching rulings in other states because they could impact their families.
“That’s why the very first day, we went and we made it legal because we are concerned of things getting overturned or changed,” said Jessica Zinobile.
“We got the chance to do it, so we ran for it,” said Amber Zinobile.
A 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld same-sex marriage bans in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Newly-elected North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis is fighting for a similar ruling in North Carolina.
“60 percent of the people who voted, voted in favor of the measure to go in the constitution. I’ve sworn an oath to uphold the laws of North Carolina, so it’ll go through the process,” said Tillis.
North Carolina Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger joined Tillis in filing an appeal.
“This appeal marks an important step in fulfilling our promise that the values of our state are defended and the voice of voters is heard,” said Berger.
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina says states should not hold the power to decide if same-sex couples can marry.
“We’re hopeful that the U.S. Supreme Court can now take this issue and hand down a ruling that will apply to all 50 states,” said Mike Meno, with the ACLU of North Carolina.
“Just because it’s legal, for now, in North Carolina, we’re still going to continue to fight for every state until they have the same rights,” said Zinobile.
Last month, Tillis and Berger tried to appeal the judge’s order that allowed same-sex unions. A federal judge in Asheville rejected the appeal.
