Portland Militants Urge “Laser Party” Over ICE Facility; Feds Warn Danger

A blog post circulating among militant groups in Portland urged participants to use handheld lasers against aircraft flying over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, setting off alarm among federal and local authorities ahead of a planned demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 11, officials and independent reporters said, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Independent journalist Andy Ngo shared the announcement this week, which called for a coordinated series of actions against helicopters reportedly conducting aerial patrols of the federal facility.

The post framed the action as a form of resistance to federal surveillance and urged people around the city to take part in a synchronized event that would target aircraft in the area.

Portland law enforcement and federal agencies condemned the call. FBI Portland said its recent enforcement actions included arrests tied to a person who allegedly pointed a laser at a Border Patrol helicopter, noting that such conduct poses a serious safety risk.

“FBI Portland just took down a residence of a suspect who allegedly targeted CBP officers — all four individuals located in the house are in the U.S. illegally and now in custody,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in comments shared with reporters.

“Come after law enforcement officers and this FBI will put you away.”

FBI Portland just took down a residence of a suspect who allegedly targeted CBP officers – all four individuals located in the house are in the U.S. illegally and now in custody. Come after law enforcement officers and this FBI will put you away. @FBIPortland https://t.co/qwEJdwzwHQ

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 30, 2025

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Federal authorities regard shining lasers at aircraft — whether police, Border Patrol, National Guard, or other government helicopters — as a grave danger that can distract or temporarily blind pilots and threaten public safety.

Aviation experts and prosecutors have warned that intentionally targeting aircraft can result in federal criminal charges, including assault on a federal officer, interference with aircraft operations, or other serious offenses.

Portland Police Bureau officials said they were monitoring online calls for the event and urged residents to avoid participating in any activity that could endanger people or lead to criminal charges.

“We advise the public that actions aimed at aircraft will be treated as hazardous and are likely to bring a swift federal response,” a bureau spokesperson said.

The announcement referenced a history of aerial surveillance during protests in Portland, and alleged misuse of aircraft to identify demonstrators in prior years.

Organizers invoked those incidents while encouraging what the post described as disruptive tactics to frustrate aerial law enforcement operations. Independent observers noted the post’s rhetoric echoed prior Antifa communications that advocate direct action.

A Portland Antifa blog has announced that at 9 p.m. on Oct. 11, they plan to organize a laser attack to try to crash a federal aircraft flying over the ICE facility.

Antifa plan to gather at multiple locations across the city and deploy lasers in an attempt to ground all “spy… pic.twitter.com/kDCxBeeqOU

— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) October 9, 2025

Civil aviation safety groups emphasized the potential consequences: even non-violent interference with aircraft can cause pilots to take evasive action, divert missions, or abort operations, creating broader public-safety hazards.

In past cases across the U.S., individuals who aimed lasers at aircraft have been arrested and charged under federal statutes.

Local leaders and community groups called for protests to remain peaceful and lawful, urging citizens to voice grievances through established civic channels rather than actions that could put people at risk.

The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not announced any changes to routine patrols but said they would coordinate with local partners to ensure safety.

Investigators are continuing to track the online posts and will pursue leads. Anyone with information relevant to plans that threaten aircraft or public safety was asked to contact law enforcement.

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