EPA Biologists Challenge Firing Over Letter | Duluth News

Two former EPA biologists in Duluth are suing the agency after being fired for signing a public letter critical of Trump administration policies — a move their lawyer says violates their First Amendment rights, since they did it in their own time without using government resources. The case could set a major precedent for public employees’ right to speak freely on policy issues, even while working for the government. The EPA has remained quiet on the legal challenge, having previously criticized the letter as misleading. This developing case could reshape how public servants express personal views — and we’re watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/052731ae4cbbb414