Did the Ninth Circuit err in finding that Mr. Alcaraz did not make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right regarding trial counsel's statements about his gang membership?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Did the Ninth Circuit err when Mr. Alcaraz made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right as to trial counsel repeatedly telling the jury that Mr. Alcaraz was a gang member? 2. Did the Ninth Circuit err when Mr. Alcaraz made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right as to trial counsel failing to object to the constitutionally improper closing arguments by the prosecution? i