Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, is set to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the agency seeks to bolster its ranks for increased deportation efforts.
Dean Cain to Join ICE as Agency Launches Major Recruitment Drive
Dean Cain to Join ICE as Agency Launches Major Recruitment Drive
Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain announces plans to become an ICE agent amidst a nationwide recruitment effort for immigration enforcement.
In a surprising career shift, Dean Cain, who famously portrayed Superman in the 1990s television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has revealed his intent to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During an interview on Wednesday, Cain, a currently sworn law enforcement officer, stated, “I will be sworn in as an ICE agent as soon as possible.”
Cain’s announcement coincides with ICE’s announcement of a massive recruitment campaign aimed at increasing its staff by 10,000 personnel to support an ambitious deportation agenda under the Trump administration. The ICE director has particularly called for deportation officers and various support roles including attorneys and criminal investigators.
The former actor has already stirred public interest with a recruitment video he released, highlighting the urgent need for citizens to step up and assist in enforcing immigration laws. "I hope many former officers and agents will join me in meeting the recruitment goals swiftly," Cain commented. “Our nation needs protection, and I am stepping up to provide that security.”
ICE's recruitment initiative has garnered significant attention, reportedly attracting over 80,000 applicants within weeks of its unveiling, in which the agency is also offering bonuses up to $50,000 for new recruits. This recruitment drive is positioned as part of a larger national strategy that aims for an increase in deportations to reach one million annually, a goal publicly championed by President Donald Trump.
The recruitment is accompanied by materials recalling past wartime efforts, featuring messages like "America Needs You" and images of officials encouraging Americans to join efforts in bolstering national security. With a current workforce of 20,000 officers and personnel, ICE is set to become the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency following Trump's recent funding appropriation of over $76 billion.
As the agency continues to attract applicants, critics of the immigration strategy warn against the potential societal consequences and call for accountability surrounding the ongoing enforcement tactics employed by ICE.
