• Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, plans to join ICE as an honorary officer.
• The actor launched a recruitment drive for ICE, promoting lucrative benefits for new hires.
• His announcement follows the removal of age limits for applicants to boost recruitment.
• Critics highlight the irony of an immigrant character's actor supporting deportations.
• Cain's statements align with the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policy.

Dean Cain, best known for portraying Clark Kent in the 1990s series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has announced that he intends to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Cain revealed his plans during an appearance on Fox News, where he stated, "I will be sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP," following a recruitment push by ICE that includes incentives such as a $50,000 signing bonus. This recruitment drive aims to fill 10,000 new positions as part of the Trump administration's enhanced immigration enforcement efforts, according to CBS News and Newsweek.

As part of his advocacy for ICE, Cain shared a video on social media encouraging others to join, citing the need to "secure the safety of all Americans." However, his promotion of ICE has drawn criticism, as many have pointed out the irony in his recruitment efforts given the history of his character, Superman, who himself is an alien. Critics have noted that of the over 200,000 individuals detained by ICE lately, a majority had no criminal history, casting doubt on the agency's focus, according to LA Times and HuffPost.

Citing his previous experience as a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer, Cain expressed a desire to help meet ICE's recruitment goals. Following his announcement, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed that age limits for new applicants were being waived to expand recruitment, a decision that seems to align closely with Cain's public outreach efforts, as noted by Channel News Asia and NPR.

Despite voicing support for the administration's immigration policies, Cain has been met with skepticism from the public and fellow actors, some of whom argue that his actions contradict the heroic values associated with Superman. As his recruitment video circulated, social media users were quick to respond, highlighting the absurdity of an actor portraying an immigrant character actively promoting deportation efforts, according to BBC and HuffPost.

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin noted that Cain's involvement reflects a broader push to present ICE's mission positively, emphasizing the need for "dedicated Americans" to join in its enforcement activities. The announcement of the removal of age limits and increased recruitment initiatives marks a significant shift in ICE's operational strategies, which have faced intense public scrutiny and protests since the expansion of deportation efforts under Trump's leadership, according to Channel News Asia and CBS News.