A Federal Court hearing commenced on October 28, 2024, to evaluate the potential for a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of Black public servants against the federal government, alleging discrimination. The lawsuit, which seeks $2.5 billion, claims systemic anti-Black racism within the federal public service. The court proceedings will determine whether the case can move forward as a class action, a significant step in addressing the allegations of discrimination faced by Black employees in the government sector.