GLAAD reports this is the first known transgender killing this year
'Religious freedom' law took effect on Oct. 10
Anti-LGBT group pledges appeal to 7th Circuit
Mass. native is first HIV-positive person to hold position
Justin Mann, James White charged with first- and second-degree murder
Trump administration had option of seeking stay from Justice Roberts
Change implemented amid cuts to benefits, high turnover
First year in office marked by erosion of LGBT rights
Robert Osborne, Liz Smith, ‘True Blood’s’ Nelsan Ellis also died this year
From Trump’s attacks to sexual misconduct scandals, a look back