Kim Kardashian Joins Harris in White House Pardon Roundtable for Criminal Justice Reform

In another move showcasing her impact on national criminal justice policy, Kim Kardashian joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion at the White House regarding pardons issued by President Joe Biden yesterday. The forum also featured individuals who received pardons and commuted sentences during Wednesday’s presidential action against non-violent drug offenses – Bobby Darrell Lowery, Jason Hernandez, Jesse Mosley and Beverly Holcy. Harris praised Kardashian for her advocacy efforts in criminal justice reform, stating that she “used [her] platform to lift up the importance of talking about second chances.” She further thanked Kardashian for spreading awareness regarding challenges faced by individuals upon release from prison after meeting them during visits to prisons. Mosley, one of the participants at the roundtable discussion, expressed overwhelming gratitude towards being pardoned and remarked that he was “sitting with [Kim] K[.] And VP Harris.” Kardashian explained how sharing personal stories helps people who have not been in the criminal justice system understand the difficulties faced by individuals during reentry into society after incarceration. She added, “[E]very time I’ve gone and visited a prison [I]’ve met some of the smartest individuals with bright ideas.” Kardashian has previously advocated for reforms in criminal justice through meetings at the White House with President Donald Trump – most notably meeting him to discuss Alice Marie Johnson’s life sentence, which was commuted by Trump after her release from prison. Harris also announced a new rule that removes restrictions on loans provided via Small Business Administration (SBA) based solely upon an individual’s criminal record during the event yesterday. This story has been updated with additional developments as they unfolded.