Kim Kardashian Meets Vice President Kamala Harris for Criminal Justice Reform Discussion
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian visited the White House to meet Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform. The meeting followed US President Joe Biden’s clemency grant to 16 individuals convicted of non-violent drug crimes.
Participants at the Roundtable
- Kim Kardashian
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Jason Hernandez
- Bobby Darrell Lowery
- Jesse Mosley
- Beverly Holcy
Vice President Harris expressed her belief in redemption and the importance of providing support for individuals to reintegrate into society. She commended Kardashian for using her platform to advocate for second chances.
During the event, Kardashian shared her enthusiasm for hearing the stories of the pardon recipients and highlighted the challenges faced by individuals reintegrating after incarceration.
Harris announced the finalization of a Small Business Administration rule that will expand loan eligibility by removing restrictions based on criminal records.
Recent Developments
- President Biden has granted clemency to 122 individuals and pardoned 20 individuals for non-violent drug offenses.
- In December, Biden issued categorical pardons to thousands convicted of marijuana possession in Washington and federal lands.
Previously, Harris held a roundtable discussion with individuals pardoned for marijuana offenses, including rapper Fat Joe.
