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?

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?