South Florida immigrant advocates and religious leaders, along with families of detainees, are planning to hold a vigil outside the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility on Sunday.

They are calling attention to what they describe as inhumane conditions and to demand the release of those held inside by state and federal authorities.

The vigil will take place, beginning at 4:45 p.m., outside the facility at 54585 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141 .

The vigil follows a federal judge's ruling this week to halt new construction at the site located about 50 miles west of Miami in response to a lawsuit brought by environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe.

"The ruling does not address the conditions of the people being caged inside," said vigil organizers in a statement.

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