Nebraska volleyball standout Harper Murray has added her voice to the growing ICE OUT movement. It is an open letter and protest campaign calling for significant changes to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies. Murray is one of nearly 60 women’s sports figures, including WNBA legends such as Brittney Griner and Sue Bird, participating in the initiative.
This campaign has gained traction across sports and entertainment, as on February 5, Thursday, Athletes for Impact, which is a group of athlete activists, penned an open letter called, ‘ICE OUT.’ This effort seeks to spotlight public concerns over ICE enforcement practices and to advocate for reforms or, as suggested by multiple supporters, the abolition of the agency altogether.
On Instagram, the Athletes for Impact organization shared a letter stating that sporting platforms and public influence should be used to call attention to social injustices. It is an appeal for humane treatment, accountability, and systemic change in immigration policy and enforcement.
In the meantime, Mitchell Norman, co-host of The Women’s Basketball, shared the news that Murray had signed the letter. Along with the Huskers athlete, UCLA WBB player Kiki Rice also signed the letter. On X, he wrote:
“Notable: Two college athletes signed the letter. Kiki Rice (UCLA WBB) and Harper Murray (Nebraska VB).”
Murray is gearing up for the beach volleyball season, which starts on February 23. Their first match is against Ottawa at the Alloy Strength Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Harper Murray opens up about embracing her platform after being one of the faces of college volleyball
In October 2025, before the NCAA volleyball championships, Harper Murray spoke to Hail Varsity, where she was asked if she had embraced her platform after being one of the faces of college volleyball. The outside hitter replied that sometimes it gets difficult for her because of the pressure that comes with responsibility; however, she tries to have fun and be herself on social media.
