Illegal Immigrants How is illegal immigration beneficial or harmful to America today? Illegal immigration occurs when a non-U.S. citizen arrives in a country from another country to live and work without government permission. Illegal immigrants come from all over the world. Most people think that once you are found to be an illegal immigrant, you should be automatically deported, especially in America. Some people believe that having illegal immigrants living in the United States hurts the economy, while others believe it helps the economy. I plan to examine the pros and cons of immigration and discuss different candidates' views on illegal immigrants. I also plan to discuss how immigration benefits the United States today. This topicAccording to Newsmax, the government would earn more taxes. This means that allowing immigrants into the country adds more taxes that will be paid because they are legal citizens, instead of being paid on paper and paying no taxes at all. Now these new Americans can contribute to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security (Noble). Along with these things, they can purchase everyday goods such as clothing and food that help the economy rather than harm it. Additionally, illegal immigrants benefit the United States by having jobs, and the money they get from their work goes directly back into the country. Diversity helps communities appear more comfortable to settle in. For example, if you and your family want to move to a new neighborhood, would you feel more comfortable in an area where there is only one race or in a neighborhood where there are multiple races? Probably the neighborhood with multiple races so you and your family can experience other cultures and see how people outside of your own race live. But with the pros, there are also the cons. There are many reasons why illegal immigration is exactly what it is: illegal. In many states, crimes are caused by illegal immigrants. There are gang members coming into America who are illegal immigrants. These individuals do not stop their gang membership