LAX wins Krishna suit

The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an ordinance that bans Hare Krishna representatives and other solicitors from seeking donations at Los Angeles International Airport. Denise Nix and Art Marroquin in the Daily News.

The high court ruled that the Hare Krishnas' free-speech rights are not trampled by current city regulations, as the group has "ample alternative means of conveying its message."

"It can distribute literature and speak to willing travelers," Justice Carlos Moreno wrote in the opinion. "It can even seek financial support, as long as it does not request the immediate exchange of funds."