Kim Kardashian West may be tweeting about shiny hair, Mother's Day gifts, and husband Kanye West, but behind the scenes, she's working on more serious matters.
Kardashian West is in talks with White House officials to advocate for a presidential pardon for a nonviolent drug offender serving a life sentence, Mic reported Wednesday.
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