Commentary: TV Superman Dean Cain is recruiting immigration agents and, thanks to DHS, so is 'South Park'
Los Angeles TimesThursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:33:27 AM
Actor Dean Cain, famous for playing Superman in the 1990s TV series, is encouraging his social media followers to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used a "South Park" meme in an ICE recruitment post, blending pop culture with government messaging.
Editor’s Note: This story highlights how immigration enforcement agencies are leveraging celebrity influence and pop culture to attract recruits—a sign of how politicized and culturally embedded immigration debates have become. Whether you see this as clever outreach or controversial messaging depends on your stance on immigration policies. Either way, it’s a notable shift in how government agencies are trying to connect with the public.
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