Just Mercy is structured with chapters that alternate between Walter McMillian’s case and other cases. Is this an effective structure for the narrative? Why or why not? How does this structure influence your reading and interpretation of the text?

What are the four institutions of US history that have shaped issues of race and justice in America, and how do they continue to influence the modern legal system?

Which stories or facts in Just Mercy surprise you the most? How have these stories/facts changed or influenced your understanding of justice in the US?