Ex-Television Superman, Dean Cain, to be inaugurated as an honorary Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
In a surprising turn of events, Dean Cain - best known for his iconic role as Superman in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - is set to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as an honorary officer[1]. This symbolic role reflects Cain’s public support for ICE and its law enforcement mission.
Cain, who has previously served as a reserve police officer with the Pocatello Police Department in Idaho and as a sworn deputy in Frederick County, Maryland[2], has expressed his strong belief in supporting ICE officers. He stated, "This country was built on patriots stepping up, whether it was popular or not, and doing the right thing" and emphasized his alignment with the immigration enforcement agenda promoted by former President Trump[1].
The Department of Homeland Security is also aiming to expand hiring at the ICE agency after a massive infusion of cash from Congress[3]. The agency is removing age limits for new hires, a move that could potentially attract more applicants like Cain[4].
Cain has also actively promoted ICE recruitment efforts publicly, including sharing videos encouraging people to join ICE, highlighting benefits such as a $50,000 signing bonus and the opportunity to "defend your homeland"[1].
Meanwhile, the new Superman film, which has made over $550 million, has become a hot-button topic with right-wing commentators[5]. However, this development seems unrelated to Cain's decision to join ICE, as a representative for Cain did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday[6].
References: 1. ABC News 2. The Washington Post 3. The Hill 4. CNN 5. The Hollywood Reporter 6. Variety
Dean Cain, known for his role in 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman', has expressed support for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, aligning himself with their law enforcement mission. This isn't just a show of support, as he has also publicly promoted ICE recruitment efforts, emphasizing the opportunity to serve the nation, similar to how his iconic Superman character defended culture and entertained audiences.
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