The editors of The Nation magazine revealed they are in the process of formally nominating the city of Minneapolis and its residents for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, according to a statement published Wednesday.
The nomination comes in response to the city’s handling of federal immigration enforcement operations that have drawn national scrutiny.
The publication, which has Nobel laureates on its editorial board and is therefore qualified to submit nominations, plans to send its nomination statement to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday. The statement credits Minneapolis residents and elected leaders with demonstrating commitment to human dignity and protection of vulnerable communities during what the magazine calls unprecedented times…