Does comparative juror analysis need to be considered by the appellate court?

Lenix further clarified that while appellate courts must consider comparative juror analysis when such evidence is relied on by the defendant, we still "accord significant deference to the [trial court's] factual findings on the question of discriminatory intent" (Lenix, supra, 44 Cal.4th at p. 626) and "'examin[e] only whether substantial evidence supports its conclusions.' [Citation]." (People v. Montes (2014) 58 Cal.4th 809, 847 (Montes).)

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B. McGee Is Not Procedurally Barred from Pursuing Habeas Relief Predicated on Comparative Juror Analysis