Chemerinsky and Gillman argue that speech codes are often used to punish people who were not their intended targets.

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Chemerinsky and Gillman argue in their book "Free Speech on Campus" that speech codes are often written broadly and can be used to punish people who were not the intended targets. For example, a speech code banning "offensive language" could be applied to punish a student who uses a profanity in a private conversation, even if it was not directed at anyone in particular.

Chemerinsky and Gillman Argue That Speech Codes Are Often Used