Robert Osborne, Liz Smith, ‘True Blood’s’ Nelsan Ellis also died this year
From Trump’s attacks to sexual misconduct scandals, a look back
Advocacy group 'heartbroken and angry' over deaths
State's Court of Appeals upholds 2016 denial to record 46-year-old document
Equality California, California AG sued Trump over policy
Pentagon set to allow transgender enlistments starting Jan. 1
Decision could lead to Supreme Court action by year's end
the decision was announced on Monday
But judge rules against major claims of freedom of speech violation
Advocates say federal response remains inadequate