Balk’s asylum center, set to close in October 2026, is staying open for three more years — sparking fury in the local government that’s threatening legal action. The municipality calls it a broken deal, while COA insists they have no other safe options, warning that closing would leave 300 vulnerable people, including children, homeless. Amid nationwide housing shortages and rising shelter occupancy, COA says they’re stuck with the responsibility — even as fewer asylum seekers apply, more linger due to slow processing and lack of housing.
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