PONTIAC, Mich. A suburban Detroit judge who sent a 15-year-old girl to a juvenile detention facility for not doing her homework released the teen from probation on Tuesday, after an appeals court ordered her release. The girl was placed on probation in April in a case involving allegations of assault and theft, and had been in Oakland Countys Childrens Village since May for violating that probation, according to ProPublica. Brennan said a Michigan Court of Appeals decision July 31 ordering Graces release from Childrens Village effectively tied the lower courts hands. Among the requirements of her probation, Grace was expected to complete her schoolwork. Brennan initially cited a failure to submit to any schoolwork and getting up for school for her decision to place the teen in juvenile detention.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. An overnight protest is underway outside Childrens Village in Oakland County where dozens are demanding the release of a 15-year-old called Grace.She is the girl who has made national headlines after being placed in juvenile custody for probation violations, the terms of which included having to finish her school work. READ: Judge keeps 15-year-old in juvenile detention, says case goes beyond not doing homeworkJudge Mary Ellen Brennan said the case goes beyond unfinished homework and its about repeated violations and the need to finish counseling programs. The judge said the teen would be better served staying inside the center for troubled kids. There were about 100 protesters outside the facility on Wednesday night. The defense in the case has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. A judge ruled to keep a 15-year-old girl in juvenile detention until September for violations. Mondays ruling comes amid protests and national headlines calling for change to the juvenile justice system. READ: Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school workThe judge said the case goes beyond unfinished homework and its about repeated violations and the need to finish counseling programs. The judge said the teen would be better served staying inside the center for troubled kids. READ: Oakland County judge denies release of 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing online school work

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. A 15-year-old who was sent to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not completing online schoolwork will remain at Childrens Village for at least the weekend. The case has drawn national attention and protesters are calling it racial discrimination. The controversy centers around Grace, a Wylie E. Groves High School student who got caught up in the juvenile justice system. READ: Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school workOn Friday night, Oakland County Judge Mary Ellen Brennan denied the girls immediate release and scheduled a hearing for Monday at 10 a.m.We remain hopeful that Judge Brennan reconsiders her earlier decision, and releases Grace back into the care of her mother, said Jon C. Biernat, the attorney for Grace.The teen has been held in juvenile detention since May for not completing her online school work, according to the group Justice for Grace. This situation is an emotional challenge, but is also a window into the brokenness that demands and deserves attention and repair as to prevent other children and families from being negatively impacted by a system that is supposed to offer protection and support.