Maryland State Wire

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 4th district since 2023, has recently taken to social media to address concerns regarding federal agency operations and policies under the Trump administration. His statements highlight issues related to environmental policy dissent and judicial decisions affecting civil service employment.

On July 8, 2025, Rep. Ivey commented on a significant development involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He stated that "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed 139 employees on administrative leave after they signed a 'Declaration of Dissent' criticizing the Trump administration's environmental policies." He expressed concern over these actions by adding that "These actions raise serious questions about the protection of scientific integrity."

In another post dated July 9, 2025, Rep. Ivey addressed a decision by the Supreme Court regarding executive authority and its implications for federal employees. He noted that "By lifting the injunction on Trump’s executive order, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to move forward with mass firings across 19 federal agencies—before courts even decide if it’s legal." Furthermore, he quoted Justice Jackson's description of this decision as a “‘wrecking ball’ aimed at our civil service.”

Glenn Ivey was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1961 and currently resides in Cheverly. He holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School.