Summary
Dean Cain, who played Superman on TV, announced he is becoming a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. He joins other celebrities who support ICE, an agency involved in enforcing immigration laws in the U.S. The article discusses the cultural appeal of ICE and the history of militarized policing in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, is becoming an ICE agent.
- Cain praised ICE agents as "real true heroes" and shared a recruitment video online.
- ICE's operations often involve agents in military-style gear.
- U.S. policing has a history of militarization, traced back to slave patrols and other historical events.
- Section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization Act allows local police to get military equipment.
- Anti-immigrant sentiments contribute to support for ICE in the U.S.
