Érik Payán

Érik Payán is the husband of Alejandrina Morales and a tire shop owner in Colony Ridge, Texas. He was arrested by ICE in February 2024 during a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, despite having all necessary documentation. His arrest has had a significant negative impact on his family’s business and well-being, reflecting the broader climate of fear and anxiety in the community following increased immigration enforcement.