The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to a Portland group’s advertisement urging members of the public to point lasers at aircraft amid unrest over the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown.

“Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal crime. This is incredibly dangerous for the aircraft personnel and for the public’s safety,” DHS wrote in a post on X. “Antifa domestic terrorists WILL NOT overrun our cities. We will bust their networks and bring every one of them to justice.”

The flyer is still on the front page of Rose City Counter-Info’s website. The group defines itself as an “anarchist counter-info platform in so-called Portland, Oregon.”

Rose City Counter-Info encouraged anyone interested in taking part to “mask up” and “coordinate with friends.” Additionally, the group provided instructions on how participants can prevent law enforcement from identifying them. Rose City Counter-Info advised those participating to “be ready to dispose of the laser if you need to — wear gloves and clean it with alcohol in case you have to toss it in a hurry. Consider taking precautions to keep DNA off it as well.”

Portland has been the center of anti-ICE riots for weeks, with some agitators going so far as to bringing out a guillotine. 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited an ICE facility in Portland on Tuesday and prayed over the officers who were facing the unrest.

Despite the chaotic scenes in Portland, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek insists that “there is no insurrection” in her state and said that she is confident that “local law enforcement will meet the moment.” Kotek, who recently met with Noem, said that she requested DHS and ICE “obey Oregon laws when they engage in federal operations.”

Law enforcement officers stand guard outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters in Portland on Oct. 5, 2025.  (Carlos Barria/Reuters)

Kotek is not alone in her opposition to federal action. The Trump administration has faced pushback from other blue state officials, such as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, as the president pushes to send federal law enforcement to crack down on crime.

Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment but did not immediately receive a response.