Oakland's housing crunch has spawned the "vigilante eviction." Meet ASAP Squatter Removal, the sword-toting outfit utilizing the "castle doctrine" and rapid move-ins to forcibly remove people desperate for housing.

"The average squatter," says James Jacobs, "has no melee experience."

No familiarity with katana swords or other bladed weaponry.

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