It’s definitely becoming more common, and you’re hitting on a huge issue in human rights law. The “political offense exception” is a real thing in many treaties, but proving it in court is an uphill battle. You can’t just say “they don’t like me”; you need hard evidence of systemic bias or lack of fair trial standards. I’ve spent way too much time on legal forums lately, and the consensus is always: do not rely on a general practice lawyer. You need someone who knows the specific Extradition Act of the country you’re in. For anyone researching this https://extraditionlawyers.net/ has some great resources on how they fight these cases. They focus on complex international litigation which is exactly what’s needed when the stakes are this high.