(NEXSTAR) — Actor Dean Cain, best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” made rare headlines this week after the outspoken conservative announced he would be joining Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The former Superman star’s enlistment comes as ICE drops age limits, offers bonuses and faces gender gap criticism

ICE applicants, previously required to be between 21 and 37 or 40, can now join as young as 18, with no upper age limit, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on "Fox & Friends," adding that applicants will be trained and equipped to serve.