Overview
- ICE Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Cain’s induction as an honorary officer will occur within weeks after his Aug. 5 video urging Americans to join the agency
- DHS is seeking 10,000 new ICE agents with incentives that include up to $50,000 signing bonuses and student loan repayment while eliminating prior age caps
- John Oliver lampooned Cain on Last Week Tonight and actors John Leguizamo and Margaret Cho have publicly derided his decision to enlist with ICE
- Cain has taken to social media to defend his move, accusing critics of joke plagiarism and citing his past reserve law enforcement roles
- Immigrant-rights and civil-liberties groups warn that the rapid hiring push and relaxed standards could lead to poorly vetted recruits and enforcement abuses