WICHITA, Kan. — Order in the court, please, including you tweeter. In a victory for news technology in federal courts, a judge is allowing a reporter to use the microblogging service Twitter to ...

“Pro se” is a legal phrase that speaks to how an individual is represented in court. It is Latin, meaning “for self.” It refers to a party acting as his or her own advocate in a legal proceeding.

There aren’t many places as controlled as courtrooms. Judges can quickly dole out punishment to those who violate the rules of decorum, and deputies stand ready to expel anyone who breaks the peace.

In courtrooms where cameras are banned, these artists provide a curious public a glimpse behind closed doors. Here’s how they do it. By Amisha Padnani Courtroom sketch artists serve as quiet ...