The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump's restrictive mail-in ballot order to proceed, despite a nationwide injunction. Election officials fear this could lead to widespread confusion and voter disenfranchisement.

The ruling comes amidst claims of non-citizen voting, with the Heritage Foundation’s database revealing fewer than 100 incidents since 1980. Experts warn that full implementation would significantly impact millions of voters.

Chief Justice Roberts wrote: 'Time will tell if any measures taken by the government to implement this order are lawful.' The dissenting opinion from Justice Jackson paints a picture of unnecessary havoc in November's midterms.

The executive order requires the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration and federal citizenship records to compile a list of eligible voters. It also aims to scrutinize election officials and mandates new USPS rules for absentee ballots, leading to an estimated 11 million new ballot envelopes with barcodes.

Despite Trump's baseless claims, experts emphasize the lack of evidence supporting widespread mail-in fraud. The order’s provisions could still significantly impact voter turnout by sowing doubt about the legitimacy of mail-in voting.