Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming ICE agent

Dean Cain, the actor best known for playing Superman in the 1990s TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,' has announced that he plans to become an agent for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, or ICE. Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer and a reserve police officer, revealed in a recent interview that he will be sworn in as an ICE agent as soon as possible. This announcement came after he released a recruitment video encouraging others to join ICE, following the agency's call for 10,000 new hires. ICE is currently expanding its workforce as part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to increase deportations across the United States. The agency is looking to hire not only deportation officers but also attorneys, criminal investigators, and other roles. Cain explained on Fox News that after he posted his recruitment video, there was a huge response. He said, 'I put out a recruitment video yesterday - I'm actually a sworn deputy sheriff and a reserve police officer - I wasn't part of ICE, but once I put that out there and you put a little blurb on your show, it went crazy. ' He added that after speaking with ICE officials, he will soon be sworn in as an agent. Cain said he is taking on this new role to help protect the country and hopes that other former law enforcement officers and ICE agents will also step up to meet the agency's recruitment goals. The Trump administration has made it a priority to increase the number of deportations, aiming for up to one million per year. This has led to more immigration raids, which have sparked protests in cities across the country. Critics argue that these raids are unlawful and have led to unrest. In late July, ICE announced that it would offer recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan assistance to attract new applicants. The Department of Homeland Security also released recruitment posters similar to those used during World War Two, featuring slogans like 'America Needs You' and 'Defend the Homeland,' along with images of President Trump and other officials. The response to the recruitment drive has been significant, with more than 80,000 people applying for the 10,000 available positions. The agency has even removed age limits for applicants to encourage more people to join. ICE currently employs about 20,000 officers and support staff, working in 400 offices across the country. The recruitment push comes after President Trump signed a major spending bill that allocated more than $76 billion to ICE, making it the highest funded federal law enforcement agency in the US. This is almost ten times the amount the agency had previously received. The increased funding and recruitment efforts have made ICE a central part of the Trump administration's immigration policy. While some, like Dean Cain, see joining ICE as a way to serve and protect the country, others are concerned about the impact of increased deportations and the protests that have followed. The debate over immigration enforcement and the role of agencies like ICE continues to be a major issue in the United States. As more people like Cain step forward to join ICE, the agency is likely to play an even bigger role in the country's immigration system. The story of Dean Cain's decision to become an ICE agent highlights the ongoing controversy and the different opinions people have about immigration and law enforcement in America.