Numerous EPA employees in New England faced administrative leave after signing a letter critical of the Trump administration's environmental policies. The letter expressed concerns over deregulation and the undermining of the EPA's mission. It was signed by 620 individuals, including former and current employees, leading to accusations of retaliation following the agency's investigation. Five individuals have already been suspended, prompting backlash from union leaders who claim these actions contribute to a climate of fear within the organization, unprecedented in their experience. Overall, 139 staffers nationwide are on leave pending inquiries into their involvement with the letter.
The suspensions quickly drew backlash as accusations of retaliation flew, and the agency's investigation came as a surprise to some in Boston.
At least five employees with the Environmental Protection Agency's New England office have been put on administrative leave after signing an open letter criticizing the Trump administration's environmental policies.
620 people signed the letter - including current and former EPA employees - and thousands more voiced their support on a landing page organized by the nonprofit Stand Up for Science.
The letter accused federal officials of 'recklessly undermining the EPA mission,' also raising concerns about the current administration's focus on harmful deregulation.
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