NEW: Beloved ‘Superman’ Star Joins ICE

A beloved actor who embodied truth, justice, and the American way as the comic book hero “Superman” has signed up as the newest federal immigration officer.

Dean Cain, who played Clark Kent’s alter ego on the hit 1990s TV series, told his followers on social media that he’ll soon be wearing another uniform: that of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“For those who don’t know, I am a sworn law enforcement officer as well as being a filmmaker,” he announced. “I felt it was important to join with our first responders to help secure the safety of all Americans, not just talk about it. So I joined up.”

Cain, 59, played Superman between 1993 and 1997 on “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.” He went on to host popular primetime shows such as “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” and “Hit the Floor” before continuing his career in film directing.

He described his latest role as a call to action for other Americans to take advantage of new hiring by ICE, which began offering up to $10,000 signing bonuses as it seeks to add up to 10,000 new immigration officers to its ranks. Earlier this week, ICE announced that it is eliminating an age cap, allowing older applicants like Cain to sign up.

“Here’s your opportunity to join ICE. You can earn lots of great benefits and pay,” he explained.

“Since President Trump took office, ICE has arrested hundreds of thousands of criminals, including terrorists, rapists, murders, pedophiles, MS-13 gang members, drug traffickers. Very dangerous people who are no longer on the streets.”

Speaking with Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Wednesday, Cain said he’s optimistic that his activity will inspire others to follow in his footsteps.

“People have to step up. I’m stepping up. Hopefully, a whole bunch of other former officers, former ICE agents will step up, and we’ll meet those recruitment goals immediately, and we’ll help protect this country,” Cain said.

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President Trump has vowed to ramp up mass deportations, with a goal of 3,000 arrests per day serving as an unofficial guidepost for ICE agents. His administration continues to wrangle with judges who have placed limits on his ability to deport illegal immigrants to their home countries or third-party countries willing to accept limited numbers.

New benefits offered by ICE include help with paying student loans and recruitment bonuses that now go as high as $50,000 per signup. They come as the agency’s budget swelled by $170 billion, injected as part of the Big, Beautiful Bill signed into law last month.