Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” has announced his intention to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer, stated in a recent interview, “I will be sworn in as an ICE agent asap.”
This announcement follows his release of a recruitment video encouraging citizens to join ICE, which is currently undertaking a recruitment drive amidst the Trump administration’s expanded deportation efforts.
Cain portrayed Superman on television from 1993 to 1997 and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, as well as directing projects.
In late July, ICE announced its goal to recruit an additional 10,000 personnel, effectively doubling its workforce to bolster deportation operations nationwide.
The agency is specifically seeking deportation officers, alongside attorneys, criminal investigators, student visa adjudicators, and individuals for other roles.
Speaking on Fox News, Cain elaborated, “I put out a recruitment video yesterday – I’m actually a sworn deputy sheriff and a reserve police officer – I wasn’t part of ICE, but once I put that out there and you put a little blurb on your show, it went crazy.”
“So now I’ve spoken with some officials over at ICE, and I will be sworn in as an ICE agent asap.”
“People have to step up. I’m stepping up. Hopefully a whole bunch of other former officers, former ICE agents will step up, and we’ll meet those recruitment goals immediately and we’ll help protect this country,” Cain added.
BBC News has contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for comment.
President Donald Trump has pledged to accelerate deportations from the U.S., aiming for one million per year.
Since Trump took office, this initiative has involved increased immigration raids, which have triggered protests across the U.S., with critics denouncing the raids as unlawful.
On July 29, ICE announced recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000 (£37,700) and student loan assistance for individuals interested in supporting the Trump administration’s deportation drive.
The DHS unveiled recruitment posters reminiscent of those used during World War II, bearing the slogans “America Needs You” and “Defend the Homeland,” alongside images of Uncle Sam, President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and other officials.
By Wednesday, the agency reported receiving over 80,000 applications for the 10,000 available positions. Speaking on Fox News, Secretary Noem stated that age limits for applicants had been removed.
ICE currently employs 20,000 officers and support staff, stationed across the country in 400 offices.
The recruitment drive follows President Trump’s signing of a comprehensive spending bill into law.
The bill allocates over $76 billion to ICE, representing nearly a tenfold increase in previous funding and making it the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency.
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