Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee has acknowledged it needs to do a better job of including Hispanic, black, and Asian Americans.
In 2012,
minorities heavily favored President Obama over Mitt Romney, with 93% of blacks, 71% of Hispanics and 73% of Asians voting for Obama.
Chandler said the case in New York City is likely to raise significant national debate and could force right-leaning politicians to take a stance, especially if more cities take on such initiatives.