Watching and waiting: Local immigrants, law enforcement wait for word on Trump immigration reform | Local News | thesouthern.com Posted on January 23, 2017 by Keri Skasick PERCY — Maura Ayala has lived a unique American experience. Born in Carbondale to illegal immigrants 21 years ago, Ayala has lived parallel lives. A resident of Percy, she attended local schools, had friends, and did typical kid things. Source: Watching and waiting: Local immigrants, law enforcement wait for word on Trump immigration reform | Local News | thesouthern.com