Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2025 – A Los Angeles man, Jack Quillin who currently resides in Houston Texas, has ignited controversy and drawn widespread condemnation after allegedly doxxing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a series of high-profile immigration raids across the city. Quillin, identified as the operator of the now-deactivated “LAScanner” social media account on X, is accused of publicly sharing the locations and personal information of ICE agents, encouraging his followers to flood ICE tip lines with false reports, and inciting protests that have contributed to violent unrest in Los Angeles.
The “LAScanner” account trended on X today as several prominent accounts highlighted its activities, with posts linked below.
The controversy erupted over the weekend as ICE conducted aggressive enforcement operations in neighborhoods like the Garment District and Westlake, detaining over 100 individuals in what officials described as a targeted effort to apprehend unauthorized immigrants. Quillin, reportedly an alleged far-left activist with a felony record for stalking, used the LAScanner account to post real-time updates on ICE agents’ movements, including their locations during raids. Posts on X attributed to Quillin urged followers to send photos of agents and overwhelm ICE communication channels, actions that federal authorities and commentators have condemned as illegal and dangerous.
The LAScanner account gained significant attention as protests swelled, with over 5,000 demonstrators clashing with law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles on June 7 and 8, blocking the 101 Freeway and hurling rocks and bottles at officers. Some posts on X linked Quillin’s actions to the escalating violence, claiming his doxxing efforts “sparked riots and widespread property damage” in immigrant communities, including a car set ablaze in Paramount. The account was deactivated on June 9 following intense backlash and reported law enforcement scrutiny, with sources suggesting Quillin located to Texas after he was released from prison.
Quillin’s actions have drawn sharp criticism from federal officials and lawmakers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a 413% increase in assaults against immigration agents, with former ICE agent Scott Mechkowski telling Newsweek, “Every agent knows they would be doxxed [publicly identified] as would their families,” highlighting the risks posed by such actions. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the “Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act” on June 4, which would criminalize publishing federal officers’ names with intent to obstruct immigration operations, citing similar incidents in Nashville. The proposed legislation carries penalties of up to five years in prison and fines.
In response to the controversy, Quillin reportedly stated he would turn himself in if he had violated any laws, according to posts on X. However, his actions have fueled a broader debate over doxxing and its consequences. Immigration advocates and some local leaders, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have criticized ICE’s tactics as heavy-handed, but federal authorities, including Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, defended their operations, stating, “I’m not going to let my officers and agents go out there and put their lives on the line because people don’t like what immigration enforcement is.”
The LAPD, maintaining its policy of non-involvement in immigration enforcement, has distanced itself from the raids but faced challenges managing the resulting protests, deploying less-than-lethal munitions to disperse crowds. As the investigation into Quillin’s actions continues, authorities are urging the public to report any information that could aid in identifying those responsible for doxxing federal agents. The incident underscores the volatile intersection of immigration policy, public protest, and digital activism in Los Angeles, with Quillin’s actions amplifying an already tense situation.
Update: Quillin has release this statement on his personal X Page
