e White House asked its legal counsel for an interpretation of what constitutes torture of prisoners of war and who is considered a prisoner of war. What sources of law would the legal counsel NOT need to consult?

The state statutes would be the sources of law that the legal counsel would not need to consult.

Explanation:

The issue that the white house is concerned about is of direct national interest and has not much to do with the statutes of the states comprising the United States. Hence, in order to find a relevant interpretation, the counsel would most likely have to consult the federal statutes and international treaties associated with the issue.