Question

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?

Answer 1

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.