The United States Supreme Court refused on Monday to hear the appeal of Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who once defied a court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis aimed to overturn the landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage, but the Court’s decision keeps that historic judgment intact.

Hong Kong lawmakers have voted against a proposed same-sex partnerships bill, denying the city a chance to join other Asian regions that recognize marriages performed overseas. The move is seen as a setback for advocates championing more inclusive legal rights for same-sex couples.