In a recent announcement, Dean Cain, recognized for his role on the television series *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,* shared his aspirations to join the ranks of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. During an interview on Wednesday, Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer, stated, "I will be sworn in as an ICE agent as soon as possible." His commitment comes in response to ICE's ongoing recruitment initiative aiming to bolster its workforce significantly following the Trump administration’s directive to escalate deportations.
Cain's announcement follows a public call for support where he emphasized the importance of bolstering security in the nation. "People have to step up. I'm stepping up," he remarked, hoping to inspire fellow former law enforcement officers to take on these new roles and contribute to national safety.
The recruitment drive recently disclosed by ICE aims to hire 10,000 new personnel, which would effectively double the agency's current workforce tasked with enforcement and deportation operations. This recruitment appeal, which has drawn considerable public attention, offers substantial incentives, including recruitment bonuses up to $50,000 and assistance with student loans for new recruits.
In discussing the campaign on Fox News, Cain noted the overwhelming response to his recruitment video, signaling a shift in public sentiment towards ICE and its operations. The urgency surrounding ICE’s recruitment also follows heightened immigration enforcement activities that have faced scrutiny from various advocacy groups concerned over civil rights and legality of deportation practices.
Furthermore, the agency's current workforce consists of approximately 20,000 personnel stationed across 400 offices in the United States. With the backing of President Trump's recent infrastructure spending bill that allocates over $76 billion to ICE, the agency is in a position to significantly amplify its efforts to enforce immigration laws effectively.
As the recruitment campaign progresses, Cain's involvement shines a spotlight on the intersections of celebrity influence and public service in shaping the future of immigration enforcement in the United States.
