I guess I don’t understand what keeps the police from just escalating to a level of violence beyond what activists can defend against in Europe and other places where these actions are successful.
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Laws that demand violence to be used in proportion with the danger posed by the individual(s) and damage caused?
Proper checks and balances to enforce said laws?
Is that a thing in Spain? Sounds wonderful.
Eviction resistances happen all over the world. Join your local tenants union.
In the UK, ACORN covers most places, but there are also area-specific unions such as London Renters Union and Greater Manchester Tenants Union. There is also the Advice Service for Squatters who can help support squats.