Rounding up reviews of SCOTUS oral arguments on religious liberty in death chamber

On Tuesday morning, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in Ramirez v. Collier to consider whether a condemned prisoner can have his pastor physically touch him and audibly pray in the execution chamber while he is being executed.  I have not yet had a chance to listen to the oral argument (which is available here), but a quick scan of a number of press reports suggests the Justices were split on the matter.  Here is a partial round-up of blog and press comment on the argument:

From NPR, “Supreme Court conservatives are skeptical on spiritual advisers in death chamber“

From SCOTUSblog, “Court debates inmate’s request for prayer and touch during execution, but a key justice remains silent“

From Slate, “The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Finally Found a Religious Objection They Don’t Like“

From USA Today, “Texas death row case: Supreme Court wrestles with religious freedom in the execution chamber.”