Jose, a victim of human rights abuses, may bring a case before the International Court of Justice.

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Only sovereign nations-not individuals-have legal standing to initiate a case before the ICJ. Included within this category are nations that are member states of the United Nations. Nations that are not member states, however, may also have cases heard before the court. Questions on the legal standing of non-member states are left up to the determination of the General Assembly and the Security Council.

Jose, a Victim of Human Rights Abuses, May Bring a Case