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Mobile Sheriff Stars in Austin Powers Film Amid ICE Debate

10/15/2025

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Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch stars in a new Austin Powers film, "ICE ICE Baby," filmed in his front yard.
Known for a controversial Halloween display featuring ICE agents, he admires franchise's characters, especially Mini-me.
He says he was "born to play" the role and could later portray Dr. Evil.
The film releases on Halloween as Alabama debates police aiding ICE in immigration enforcement, with cartoonist JD Crowe illustrating it.

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Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch stars in a new Austin Powers film, "ICE ICE Baby," filmed in his front yard.
Known for a controversial Halloween display featuring ICE agents, he admires franchise's characters, especially Mini-me.
He says he was "born to play" the role and could later portray Dr. Evil.
The film releases on Halloween as Alabama debates police aiding ICE in immigration enforcement, with cartoonist JD Crowe illustrating it.