International Society for Krishna Consciousness of Houston, Inc. v. City of Houston

WISDOM, Circuit Judge:

“Public awareness of abuses in the administration of charitable fund raising practices has increased over the past twenty years.” 1 Also during this time, as is reflected in the case law, some Krishna followers and others soliciting funds for charitable purposes, particularly in airports, parks, and public gatherings, have pushed their overzealous solicitation to the point of causing undue annoyance to the public. Many local governmental authorities have reacted by adopting regulations requiring the licensing of solicitors for charitable or religious purposes. These…