Why does New York state sue its college students? Thousands have been taken to court, and can defend themselves only in Albany — even if they live hundreds of miles away

Why does New York state sue its college students? Thousands have been taken to court, and can defend themselves only in Albany — even if they live hundreds of miles away? 

This article can be found at Hechinger Report at  https://hechingerreport.org/new-york-states-attorney-general-sues-suny-students-over-debt/