EPA Scientists Sue Over Speech | Duluth News

Two EPA biologists are suing the agency after being fired for signing a public letter criticizing the Trump administration’s environmental policies — a move they say was retaliation for protected speech. Despite being probationary and signing the letter outside work hours without using agency resources, they were placed on leave and then terminated. Their legal team argues the EPA’s own ethics office warned against disciplinary action, and their dismissals violate First Amendment rights. The case could reshape how federal employees speak out on science and policy — and whether dissent is truly protected in government service. 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/80c8215e5fba2b6b