The source of the latest conflict was a village ordinance “Regulating Uninvited Peddling and Solicitation Upon Private Property, ” which required anyone wishing to engage in door - to - door activity to obtain a permit, at no cost, from the mayor.
اعتبر شهود يهوه هذا القرار انتهاكا لحرية القول ،‏ حرية ممارسة الدين ،‏ وحرية الصحافة .‏