I don’t have any experience with Homeland Security investigations but I know when the SEC begins major investigations they’ll often request the subject of the i

I don’t have any experience with Homeland Security investigations but I know when the SEC begins major investigations they’ll often request the subject of the investigation voluntarily waive attorney-client privilege. Who on earth would do that? Well, just about everyone. Of course they can’t force a waiver of privilege but the implication is that things will go much better for you if you do. The investigation (and subsequent punishment) will be much less painful for you. I suspect there’s a similar implication lurking behind this polite ask as well.