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flag Six former EPA workers sue over firings after signing a letter criticizing political interference in science.

flag Six former EPA employees are challenging their terminations in a First Amendment lawsuit, claiming they were fired for signing a public letter criticizing political interference in science, despite strong performance records. flag They allege the dismissals, following a July administrative leave period tied to a broader agency restructuring, were retaliatory and lacked due process. flag Represented by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, the workers argue their speech was protected and that the firings threaten scientific integrity and public health. flag The case, now before the Merit Systems Protection Board, highlights tensions over federal workforce cuts, political influence in science, and employee rights.

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