Minneapolis and its residents have been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, with The Nation magazine submitting the city’s name to the Norwegian Nobel Committee in late January, citing what they describe as the community’s nonviolent response to federal immigration enforcement operations.
The nomination, centered on peaceful protests, mutual aid and solidarity amid controversial federal actions in late 2025 and early 2026, marks an unusual bid for a city rather than an individual or organization.
The editors of the progressive publication argued in their formal nomination that Minneapolis exemplified “democracy and human rights” through its response to Operation Metro Surge — a federal immigration enforcement effort that sparked widespread demonstrations and community pushback following fatal shootings and tensions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Nobel Peace Prize committee typically receives hundreds of nominations by a January deadline, with a shortlist expected in March and winners announced in October; being nominated does not guarantee inclusion among finalists or victory.