Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming an ICE agent

August 7, 2025

Former "Superman" actor Dean Cain has announced plans to become an "honorary ICE Officer" with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency as part of their recruitment efforts. Cain, already a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer, released a video encouraging Americans to join ICE, which is working to double its personnel by adding 10,000 new staff members. This recruitment drive is aligned with the Trump administration's goal of increasing deportations to one million per year, supported by a significant budget increase that makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency.

Who is affected

Immigrants subject to potential deportation
Current ICE personnel (20,000 officers and support staff across 400 offices)
Potential new ICE recruits (targeting 10,000 new personnel)
Communities across the US experiencing increased immigration raids
Protesters opposing the immigration raids
Former officers and ICE agents who may return to service

What action is being taken

ICE is conducting a major recruitment drive to add 10,000 new personnel
The agency is offering recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan assistance
ICE has removed age limits for applicants
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to swear in Dean Cain as an "honorary ICE Officer"
Immigration raids are being conducted across the country
Protests against these raids are occurring in multiple US cities

Why it matters

The recruitment drive represents a significant expansion of ICE, doubling its current workforce
It supports President Trump's goal of deporting one million people annually
ICE has received a substantial budget increase to $76 billion, making it the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency
The initiative has already generated significant interest, with over 80,000 applicants for the 10,000 positions
The recruitment campaign has sparked controversy, with critics calling the raids unlawful

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article beyond Dean Cain being sworn in as an "honorary ICE Officer" in the coming month.

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