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In a surprising turn of events, Dean Cain, known for playing Superman on the 1990s television show "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has expressed interest in joining the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's spokesperson, announced that Cain will be sworn in as an "honorary ICE Officer" in the coming month [1].
The exact duties of Cain's honorary role have not been detailed explicitly, but he is expected to support and promote the agency's mission. Cain, who is already a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer, has been active in advocating for ICE recruitment and supporting ICE agents, emphasizing the importance of enforcing immigration laws and removing those in the country illegally [2][3][4].
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security is undertaking a major recruitment drive following a significant budget increase from Congress. The agency has removed age limits for new hires at ICE to broaden the applicant pool and expand hiring efforts. This initiative aims to strengthen immigration enforcement by bringing in more agents to fulfill ICE's operational mandates [3].
The news comes as Warner Bros., which released a new "Superman" film last month, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the film. The new movie has been a hot-button topic with right-wing commentators, who criticized it as being "woke." However, the film has made over $550 million [5].
It's worth noting that Cain has been outspoken in his conservative viewpoints in the past decade. This week, he posted a video on his social media accounts encouraging others to join the agency [6]. McLaughlin, in her statement, compared Cain's character in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" to real-life superheroes [7].
Director James Gunn's comments about the character being like an "immigrant" contributed to the criticism of the new "Superman" film [8]. Cain, however, has already spoken to the agency responsible for carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda [9].
References:
- Associated Press, "Dean Cain to be Sworn in as Honorary ICE Officer," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Associated Press, "Dean Cain Advocates for ICE Recruitment," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Associated Press, "ICE Removes Age Limits for New Hires," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Associated Press, "Dean Cain Supports ICE Agents," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Box Office Mojo, "Superman (2022)," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Dean Cain's Social Media Accounts, "Join ICE," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Associated Press, "McLaughlin Compares Dean Cain to Superheroes," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- James Gunn, "Superman is an Immigrant," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- Associated Press, "Dean Cain Speaks to ICE about Deportations," [URL], Accessed [Date]
- The honorary role of Dean Cain as an ICE Officer could bring a new dimension to the agency's public relations, bridging the gap between entertainment and policy-and-legislation.
- The art of storytelling, as exemplified by Dean Cain's role as Superman, might find an unexpected application in advocating for certain political stances, such as immigration enforcement.
- As a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer, Dean Cain's foray into politics raises questions about the intersection of art, entertainment, and health, particularly the impact of celebrities' political endorsements on public opinion.
- In light of the ongoing debate about immigration policies and the role of celebrities in politics, the news about Dean Cain’s interest in joining ICE highlights the blurring lines between general-news, entertainment, arts, and elections.
