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Sasha Pfeiffer

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Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

And Michelle, the current Trump State Department calls it a high priority, its words, to try to shrink these camps. I will note that some European countries have resisted taking back ISIS family members, even kids, because they worry they're a safety risk. But the U.S. says the greater risk is leaving them there and that these children are innocent victims of mistakes made by their parents.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

And Michelle, the current Trump State Department calls it a high priority, its words, to try to shrink these camps. I will note that some European countries have resisted taking back ISIS family members, even kids, because they worry they're a safety risk. But the U.S. says the greater risk is leaving them there and that these children are innocent victims of mistakes made by their parents.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

In the case of adults, they get repatriated to their home countries and sometimes end up being prosecuted for their involvement with ISIS. The two kids I met are fortunate because they have grandparents in the U.S. Their dad grew up in Minnesota. When he was 18, he quietly left his family and joined ISIS after being recruited on social media. Then he became a father while he was overseas.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

In the case of adults, they get repatriated to their home countries and sometimes end up being prosecuted for their involvement with ISIS. The two kids I met are fortunate because they have grandparents in the U.S. Their dad grew up in Minnesota. When he was 18, he quietly left his family and joined ISIS after being recruited on social media. Then he became a father while he was overseas.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

In the case of adults, they get repatriated to their home countries and sometimes end up being prosecuted for their involvement with ISIS. The two kids I met are fortunate because they have grandparents in the U.S. Their dad grew up in Minnesota. When he was 18, he quietly left his family and joined ISIS after being recruited on social media. Then he became a father while he was overseas.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

Eventually, he surrendered and was jailed, and his children got put in these Syrian camps we're talking about. And the kids, where are they now? They're 8 and 10 years old, living with their grandparents outside Minneapolis. Getting them back to the U.S. took a lot of work by the American government. But the U.S.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

Eventually, he surrendered and was jailed, and his children got put in these Syrian camps we're talking about. And the kids, where are they now? They're 8 and 10 years old, living with their grandparents outside Minneapolis. Getting them back to the U.S. took a lot of work by the American government. But the U.S.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

Eventually, he surrendered and was jailed, and his children got put in these Syrian camps we're talking about. And the kids, where are they now? They're 8 and 10 years old, living with their grandparents outside Minneapolis. Getting them back to the U.S. took a lot of work by the American government. But the U.S.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

considers this family a model for how to help clear out those camps and keep families together. This is their grandfather, Ahmed, who asked that we not use his last name because he's concerned about the security of his family.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

considers this family a model for how to help clear out those camps and keep families together. This is their grandfather, Ahmed, who asked that we not use his last name because he's concerned about the security of his family.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

considers this family a model for how to help clear out those camps and keep families together. This is their grandfather, Ahmed, who asked that we not use his last name because he's concerned about the security of his family.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

The mother was supposedly killed in Iraq. That's according to the father. The father now says he is remorseful for having joined ISIS. He pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge, and he's now serving a 10-year U.S. federal prison sentence. Once he's out of prison, his parents say they want him to live with them and their grandkids all under one roof.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

The mother was supposedly killed in Iraq. That's according to the father. The father now says he is remorseful for having joined ISIS. He pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge, and he's now serving a 10-year U.S. federal prison sentence. Once he's out of prison, his parents say they want him to live with them and their grandkids all under one roof.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

The mother was supposedly killed in Iraq. That's according to the father. The father now says he is remorseful for having joined ISIS. He pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge, and he's now serving a 10-year U.S. federal prison sentence. Once he's out of prison, his parents say they want him to live with them and their grandkids all under one roof.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

And when I visited their house, I saw what looked like a busy, chaotic, happy home. You know, kids finally getting a normal childhood. That's NPR's Sasha Pfeiffer.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

And when I visited their house, I saw what looked like a busy, chaotic, happy home. You know, kids finally getting a normal childhood. That's NPR's Sasha Pfeiffer.

Up First from NPR
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS

And when I visited their house, I saw what looked like a busy, chaotic, happy home. You know, kids finally getting a normal childhood. That's NPR's Sasha Pfeiffer.

Up First from NPR
Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

What does the suit say? It says that ever since the migrants were shipped to Guantanamo, they've been held, quote, incommunicado without access to attorneys, family, or the outside world.

Up First from NPR
Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

What does the suit say? It says that ever since the migrants were shipped to Guantanamo, they've been held, quote, incommunicado without access to attorneys, family, or the outside world.

Up First from NPR
Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

What does the suit say? It says that ever since the migrants were shipped to Guantanamo, they've been held, quote, incommunicado without access to attorneys, family, or the outside world.